Franco-Prussian war (jul 1, 1870 – jan 1, 1871)
Description:
Germany annexed Alsace and Lorraine in settlement, FR pais large indemnity, accepted German administration of Paris and norther France until indemnities are paid.GE's strategy vis-a-vis FR is now to isolate it while maintaining good relations with other states. Led to GE warming up to AU and RU and the Dreikaiserbund in 1873
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Date:
jul 1, 1870
jan 1, 1871
~ 6 months