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Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Paris ends in French defeat and an armistice.

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Franco-Prussian War

European conflict from 1870 to 1871

The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia. Lasting from 19 July 1870 to 28 January 1871, the conflict was caused…
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Siege of Paris (1870–1871)

Part of the Franco-Prussian War

The siege of Paris took place from 19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871 and ended in the capture of the city by forces of the various states of the North German Confederation, led by the Kingdom of Prussia. The siege was the culmination of the Franco-Prussian War, which saw the…
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Armistice

Formal agreement to stop fighting a war

An armistice is a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting. It is not necessarily the end of a war, as it may constitute only a cessation of hostilities while an attempt is made to negotiate a lasting peace. It is derived from the Latin arma, meaning "arms" and…
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January 28

Day of the year

January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 337 days remain until the end of the year.
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