The Year of Battles: Franco-German War of 1870-71

[Chad]

The above book is on offer at the Naval & Military Press. The description is as follows:

"Detailed history of the Franco-Prussian War, with much technological material of importance to the study of the development of weapons and tactics, such as the effect of the new Krupp breechloading guns and their range, the conflicting reports on the battle of Courcelles, the effect of the French machine gun and the problems of the army defending Paris."

It is a softback of 440 pages by L P Brockett - Price £12-50 - Refer#: 8207

Also on offer "the Battle of Spicheren" by Henderson (£9.50 - Ref: 12828) and "Twenty-Four Hours of Moltke's Strategy: Displayed and explained from the Battles of Gravelotte and St Privat 18 August 1870". Softback of 184 pages by Hoenig (£6.50 - Ref: 12849)

Chad

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Coooool! 

[Hertsblue]

You can find them here.

http://www.naval-military-press.com/_search.php?page=1&q=franco-prussian+war

[holdfast]

I am told there is still space on The Cultural Experience's FPW Tour in early August for those who want to see the ground at first hand.
Holdfast

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Noooooooooo! Typical, skintight due to family maternity leave situation! 

[Leman]

When you get a chance Lemmy book a few days in Metz. Gravelotte, St.Privat, Borny and Mars La Tour are on the doorstep, as are the battles of the siege, plus Spicheren is only a short drive away. I did this in 2006 with my brother. The battlefields are virtually unspoilt. I've also checked out hotels in Wissembourg and there are some good deals to be had there as well. Suggest drive or fly/train and car hire.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Done it twice, 2008 & 2010! 
Walked von Bredlow's Deathride and the March of the Prussian Guard on Saint Privat.
Worth was also very impressive.
Sedan is amazing, we got let into the ossary/mortuary for le Maision de le Dernier Cartouche. Also stumbling upon the the spots where MacMahon and Gen Margueritte were wounded. Amazing artisan bakers in Pont a Mousson too...
Made the mistake of visiting Verdun on the last day of the second trip with a massive hangover in the fog... Too freaky!

[Leman]

when you stand on the French gunline that Von Bredow overran you can see, with the dip in the ground, how it was possible for the Prussian cavalry to get so close without being seen. There's no substitute for a battlefield visit.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

 

[cameronian]

when you stand on the French gunline that Von Bredow overran you can see, with the dip in the ground, how it was possible for the Prussian cavalry to get so close without being seen. There's no substitute for a battlefield visit.

He was a cunning bastard, did the same thing at Koniggratz.

[holdfast]

When did political correctness change the name from the Franco-Prussian War?

[Leman]

I think it's used as an alternative title because:

a) that's what the French call it;

b) all of Germany was involved under Prussian leadership.

I still prefer the title Franco-Prussian War. Incidentally we call it the Battle of Mars la Tour, the French call it the Battle of Rezonville and the Germans call it the Battle of Vionville.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

That's because the French held Rezonville, the Germans held Vionville and the only English,an on the battlefield was involved with the Prussian Guards Dragoon charge at the end of the action outside Mars La Tours!

[Leman]

I think that completely disproves the statement made by most parents to their children - you think the world revolves around you!