1st phase Franco-Prussian war ends at Sedan. Why was French army so far North & not in front of Paris?

1st phase Franco-Prussian war ends at Sedan. Why was French army so far North & not in front of Paris? MacMahon was attempting to relieve French forces at Metz. Hope was to use Sedan as northern pivot for drive to East. But German forces turn N on 25 Aug and intercept him. https://t.co/NNWuNpcCoH

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