Battle of Villersexel 1871
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 January 1871 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1871 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Franco-Prussian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 47.5514, 6.4339 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Villersexel took place on 9 January 1871 as part of the Franco-Prussian War. Elements of the French Armée de l'Est under General Bourbaki engaged August von Werder's German forces. It resulted in a French victory.
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