Real Time History

Season 2021, Episode 25

Episode Title: French Breakout Attempt During The Siege of Paris 1870 - Battle of Villiers-Champigny

Air Date: 2021-12-02

Overview:

The Siege of Paris has been going on for months in November 1870 and the population is starving. The French Army has previously tried and failed to break out but this week they are starting their biggest attempt yet - not knowing that it has been doomed from the start.