Episode 4.2

About this episode

The episode discusses the Prussian Third Army's victory over the French First Corp and the subsequent retreat of the French Army of the Rhine.

The Prussian Third Army defeats the French First Corp in a battle around the town of Worth. The French Army of the Rhine is in danger of being outflanked at Metz, so its commander General Bazaine orders a retreat to Verdun but it is blocked by the Prussian Army at the Battle of Mars la Tour.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Kendrick

Topics covered

• Prussian Army
• French Army
• Battle strategies
• Military history
• 19th century wars

Keywords

• Prussian Third Army
• French First Corp
• Battle of Mars la Tour
• General Bazaine
• Metz
• Verdun
• military history
• 19th century

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prussian Third Army, French First Corp, French Army of the Rhine

Places: Worth, Metz, Verdun

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