Real Time History

Season 2021, Episode 14

Episode Title: Paris Fights Back - The French Battle Against German Encirclement I Franco-Prussian War 1870

Air Date: 2021-09-16

Overview:

The German Armies are on their way to encircle the French capital Paris after their victory in Sedan. The new French government is raising new troops all across the country and in Paris itself to stem the tide. Poorly equipped and poorly trained troops fight the Germans at Sceaux/Chatillon. Meanwhile, the German states start their negotiations for German unification.