Franco-Prussian War (sep 29, 1870 – mar 27, 1871)
Description:
The Franco-Prussian War was lost by France to the German states (under Prussia) and was caused mainly by Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismark to unify Germany under Prussia to eliminate the French influence over Germany.
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Date:
sep 29, 1870
mar 27, 1871
~ 5 months and 29 days