Real Time History

Season 2021, Episode 13

Episode Title: Why France Did Not Surrender After Sedan - Empress Eugénie Flees The Country I Franco-Prussian War

Air Date: 2021-09-09

Overview:

After the French defeat at Sedan, the German states expect peace negotiations. But instead the new French republic declares an early form of "total war" and continues the fight. Meanwhile Empress Eugénie flees the country for Britain.