What was the Franco-Prussian War and what was the result?

What was the Franco-Prussian War and what was the result?

Franco-German War, also called Franco-Prussian War, (July 19, 1870–May 10, 1871), war in which a coalition of German states led by Prussia defeated France. The war marked the end of French hegemony in continental Europe and resulted in the creation of a unified Germany.

Who lost the Franco-Prussian War?

German forces fought and defeated new French armies in northern France, besieging the capital of Paris for over four months, before it fell on 28 January 1871, effectively ending the war.

Why did Germany declare war on France?

Germany realized that a war with Russia meant a war with France, and so its war plans called for an immediate attack on France – through Belgium – hoping for a quick victory before the slow-moving Russians could become a factor.

Why are the French so bad at war?

In WW2 The reason france fell is because the blitzkrieg, which encircled their main army, without that encirclement Germany wouldn’t have succedded. In the Franco-Prussian war they french were under ineffective command, and tge German commanders were much smarted than that of the French.

Why does France lose every war?

Actually,France was the powerhouse of europe until 1815 and still had a huge influence until 1871. They still lost many wars due to the odds being most of the time against them as of the balance of power in europe like germany in the 20th century.

What war has France ever won?

NO, French did not win any war that they fought against a major nation since 1860, with or without caveats. WWI/WWII don’t count as French “win” under any reasonable interpretation of the claim being examined (see above for more details on WWI).

Which country has the best military record?

According to British historian Niall Ferguson, France is the most successful military power in history. The French participated in 50 of the 125 major European wars that have been fought since 1495; more than any other European state.

Who is the weakest army?

These ten armies make the Salvation Army look like a credible fighting force.

• Mongolia.
• Tajikistan.
• The Philippines.
• Nigeria.
• Eritrea.
• North Korea.
• Iraq.
• Costa Rica. The Costa Ricans have to be at the bottom of the list, as they have no armed forces to speak of.