Publisher's Synopsis
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the fortress city of Metz became a major battleground between French and German forces. In this gripping account, military historian George Thomas Robinson describes the 70-day siege of Metz and the battles that preceded it in meticulous detail. The Fall of Metz is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the conflicts of the 19th century.
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