Battle of Bellevue explained

Conflict:Battle of Bellevue
Partof:the Franco-Prussian War
Date:7 October 1870
Place:near Metz, France
Result:Prussian victory
Commander1: Ferdinand von Kummer
Commander2: François Achille Bazaine
Strength1:40,000
Strength2:36,000
Casualties1:1,300 killed or wounded
500 captured
Casualties2:1,200 killed or wounded
100 captured

The Battle of Bellevue on 7 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a Prussian victory.

The French forces under Marshal François Achille Bazaine attempted to break through the lines of the Prussians investing Metz. They were unsuccessful and were driven back into the city with a loss of 1,300 men, including 71 officers. The Prussians lost 1,800 men, including 79 officers.

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