The Battle of Bazeilles was fought on 1 September 1870 during the Franco - Prussian War as a portion of the larger Battle of Sedan .
Was one of the first battles to feature modern urban warfare tactics .
The Battle of Bazeilles was fought on 1 September 1870 during the Franco - Prussian War as a portion of the larger Battle of Sedan and was one of the first battles to feature modern urban warfare tactics .