September 25, 1870
The Army of the Rhine, until recently stationed at Metz, begins marching into Prussian lands. The army, totaling 230,000 men, is commanded overall by Napoleon III, but in reality it is Marshals Bazaine and Trochu who run the show.
Opposing the Army of the Rhine is the 185,000-strong First and Second Armies, the Third being preoccoupied with holding back the Allied incursion from the south. However, the Prussians do have one advantage named Helmuth von Moltke.
Helmuth von Moltke. Prussian. Field Marshal. Genius.
Progress by nightfall on the first day is very good. The Prussian high command is in complete dissary after the recent Allied victory at Wiesbaden, and is not able to react quickly.
October 1, 1870
The French Army of the Rhine, after having advanced some 80 kilometers, reaches the Rhine, cutting off almost 200,000 Prussian soldiers from help. Unfortunatly, Von Moltke manages to escape with his entire staff.
Encircled!
October 3, 1870
The Prussian forces inside the "Saar Pocket" attempt a breakout. Leading elements of the First Army, the creme of the Prussian Army, assault a thin area of the French line, breaking through in a few pieces. The brave men of these regiments manage to hold back the Allies long enough to allow almost 15,000 of the best soldiers in Europe to escape. However, the hole collapses by noon on the 4th.
October 14, 1870
Napoleon III sends an ultimanium to the commander of the forces inside the Saar Pocket: Surrender within 48 hours, or you will be assaulted and anniliated. The Soldiers in the pocket are rapidly running out of food, water, ammunition, and most importantly, medical supplies. It will be very hard to keep on fighting.
October 16, 1870
Marshal Trochu is on the verge of ordering the attack when a Prussian under the flag of truce appeared at his command tent. He has brought word that the Prussians inside the pocket will surrender unconditionally. Napoleon actually jumps with joy after recieving the news. Now the only force inbetween the Allied armies and Berlin is a rag-tag group of defeated Germans under the Crown Prince...
To Be Continued....
The Army of the Rhine, until recently stationed at Metz, begins marching into Prussian lands. The army, totaling 230,000 men, is commanded overall by Napoleon III, but in reality it is Marshals Bazaine and Trochu who run the show.
Opposing the Army of the Rhine is the 185,000-strong First and Second Armies, the Third being preoccoupied with holding back the Allied incursion from the south. However, the Prussians do have one advantage named Helmuth von Moltke.
Helmuth von Moltke. Prussian. Field Marshal. Genius.
Progress by nightfall on the first day is very good. The Prussian high command is in complete dissary after the recent Allied victory at Wiesbaden, and is not able to react quickly.
October 1, 1870
The French Army of the Rhine, after having advanced some 80 kilometers, reaches the Rhine, cutting off almost 200,000 Prussian soldiers from help. Unfortunatly, Von Moltke manages to escape with his entire staff.
Encircled!
October 3, 1870
The Prussian forces inside the "Saar Pocket" attempt a breakout. Leading elements of the First Army, the creme of the Prussian Army, assault a thin area of the French line, breaking through in a few pieces. The brave men of these regiments manage to hold back the Allies long enough to allow almost 15,000 of the best soldiers in Europe to escape. However, the hole collapses by noon on the 4th.
October 14, 1870
Napoleon III sends an ultimanium to the commander of the forces inside the Saar Pocket: Surrender within 48 hours, or you will be assaulted and anniliated. The Soldiers in the pocket are rapidly running out of food, water, ammunition, and most importantly, medical supplies. It will be very hard to keep on fighting.
October 16, 1870
Marshal Trochu is on the verge of ordering the attack when a Prussian under the flag of truce appeared at his command tent. He has brought word that the Prussians inside the pocket will surrender unconditionally. Napoleon actually jumps with joy after recieving the news. Now the only force inbetween the Allied armies and Berlin is a rag-tag group of defeated Germans under the Crown Prince...
To Be Continued....
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