This is the second half of German Siege of Parisour selection from The Story of France by Charles F. Horne published in 1914.For works
German Siege of Paris
This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Bismarck’s Dislike of New Republic of France.IntroductionEvents in the
Napoleon III Looses Battle of Sedan
Today's installment concludes Battle of Sedan,by finishing the selection from von Moltke’s history and then with Bismarck’s letter to his wife,
French Cavalry’s Desperate Counter-Attack
But this magnificent sacrifice of the splendid French cavalry could not change the fate of the day.Continuing Battle of Sedan,with a selection
German Army Begins Cut-Off of Sedan
Thus, with the powerful infantry columns advancing upon Flegneux, the investing line drawn around Sedan was nearly completed.Continuing Battle of
Napoleon III’s Army Retreats Towards Sedan
The regiment had marched without knapsacks, and neglected previously to take out their cartridges.Continuing Battle of Sedan,with a selection from
The Battle of Sedan
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: German Army Crosses the Meuse River.IntroductionThe Franco-Prussian War
France a Republic Again
Today's installment concludes Third French Republic Established,our selection from Government of the National Defense by Jules Favre published in
French Legislature and Cabinet Deliberates
The possession of the supreme power seemed to the Cabinet a necessity from which escape was impossible.Continuing Third French Republic