Army of the Rhine (1870)

The Army of the Rhine (French: Armée du Rhin (1870)) was created after the declaration of war on July 18, 1870. This French military unit fought in the Franco-Prussian War. The unit participated in combats in Lorraine, then divided to form a second army, the Army of Châlons. The unit surrendered on October 27 at the Siege of Metz.

Army of the Rhine (1870)

The Army of the Rhine (French: Armée du Rhin (1870)) was created after the declaration of war on July 18, 1870. This French military unit fought in the Franco-Prussian War. The unit participated in combats in Lorraine, then divided to form a second army, the Army of Châlons. The unit surrendered on October 27 at the Siege of Metz.