Dates 16 Aug 1870 – 23 Sep 1870 | Result German victory | |
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up to 13,000 soldiers ca. 2,400 soldiers120 guns Similar Battle of Beaune‑la‑Rolande, Battle of Havana, Franco‑Prussian War, Battle of Coulmiers, Battle of St Quentin |
The Siege of Toul was the siege of the French town of Toul from 16 August to 23 September 1870 by Prussian, Bavarian and Württemberg forces during the Franco-Prussian War. 64 guns opened fire at 6am on 23 September and the fortress surrendered at 3pm after 2,433 shells had been fired.
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