Louis Delperier: 2 books
French Army 1870–71 Franco-Prussian War (1)
Imperial Troops
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2012
At the time of the Second Empire, under Napoleon III, the French army, elevated from tactful obscurity, was re-modelled on Napoleonic lines. This army first fought in the Crimea, and then against Austria. Later, In Mexico, they had a disastrous adventure while in Europe Prussia was fast emerging as...
French Army 1870–71 Franco-Prussian War (2)
Republican Troops
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2012
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 Defence hastily put in its place. To replace the weakened professional army the French called for a 'war of the people'. A companion...