18 August 1870: Battle of Gravelotte-St Privat, 1st encounter of full French & German armies effectively decides outcome of Franco-Prussian

18 August 1870: Battle of Gravelotte-St Privat, 1st encounter of full French & German armies effectively decides outcome of Franco-Prussian war. After atrocious casualties on both sides French Army of Rhine retreats to Metz where it is besieged -> French forces split. @Krieg7071 https://t.co/7lTDe1xr4O

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