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French Army 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War (2) - Republican Troops

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1800 - 1900 A.D.

Last Stocked on 2/6/2023

Product Info

Title
French Army 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War (2) - Republican Troops
Publisher
Category
Author
Stephen Shann
Publish Year
1991
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343689
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA237
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA237

Description

The capitulation of Napoleon and his army at Sedan in September 1870 shook Paris to its foundations. The Second Empire was swept from power, and a Government of National Defense hastily put in its place. To replace the weakened professional army the French called for a 'war of the people'. A companion volume to Men-at-Arms 233: The French Army 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War (1) Imperial Troops, this book covers the forces that participated in the second half of the campaign, including the regular army, l' ArmeƩ d' Afrique, la Garde Mobile, la Garde Nationale and the naval forces.