jan 28, 1871 - Armistice of Versailles
Description:
— Not to be confused with Treaty of Versailles.— ends Franco-Prussian War.
— preliminary peace treaty was signed, also at Versailles.
— The definitive Treaty of Frankfurt was signed on 10 May.
— Although technically an armistice, the military position of France at the time and the terms were such that it was de facto a conditional surrender by the vanquished to the victors.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 28, 1871
Now
~ 155 years ago