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Battle of the Lisaine
The Battle of the Lisaine, also known as the Battle of Héricourt was fought from 15 January to 17 January 1871 between German and French forces. The French were led by Charles Denis Bourbaki, and were attempting to relieve the Siege of Belfort. The Germans prepared XIV Corps and several other divisions, some 40,000–45,000 men, to halt the French advance of about 110,000 men. The Germans had their outer posts overran quite swiftly but the Prussians forced back and counterattacked the French forces, breaking the morale of
defeat French.
- 1871
- Battle of the Lisaine (15–17 January) – French efforts to lift the Siege of Belfort fail.
- Battle of St. Quentin 19 January – Prussians defeat French.
- Battle of Buzenval 20 January – German Crown Prince defeats the French.
- Siege of Belfort (ended 18 February) – German victory during Franco-Prussian War.
- 1873 –
- First Battle of the Stronghold 17 January
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