Battle of Noiseville

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Battle of Noisseville
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date August 31-September 1, 1870 Location near Noisseville, France Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Prussia	France
Commanders
Frederick Charles	François Achille Bazaine
Casualties and losses
2,850 soldiers, 126 officers	3,379 soldiers, 145 officers

v • d • e Franco-Prussian War Wissembourg – Spicheren – Wœrth – Borny-Colombey – Strasbourg – Mars-la-Tour – Gravelotte – Metz – Beaumont – Noiseville – Sedan – Bellevue – Coulmiers – Amiens – Beaune-la-Rolande – Hallue – Bapaume – Villersexel – Le Mans – Lisaine – St. Quentin – Paris – Belfort

The Battle of Noiseville on August 31, 1870 was a defeat for the French during the Franco-Prussian War.

Traveling from Metz, the French forces under Marshal François Achille Bazaine attempted to break through the investing line of the Prussian forces under Prince Frederick Charles. At first, the French had slight success, and maintained the ground they won during the day. But on September 1, the French were driven back into Metz with a loss of 3,379 soldiers and 145 officers. The Prussians lost 2,850 soldiers and 126 officers.

[edit] References

• George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0-442-22336-6).