Battle of Bellevue

Battle of Bellevue
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date 7 October 1870 Location near Metz, France Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Prussia	France
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	François Achille Bazaine
Casualties and losses
1,703 soldiers 75 officers	1,257 soldiers 64 officers

The Battle of Bellevue on 7 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a Prussian victory.

The French forces under Marshal François Achille Bazaine attempted to break through the lines of the Prussians investing Metz. They were unsuccessful and were driven back into the city with a loss of 1,193 soldiers and 64 officers. The Prussians lost 1,703 soldiers and 75 officers.

References

• George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) ( ISBN 0-442-22336-6).

Coordinates: 49°07′13″N 6°10′40″E / 49.1203°N 6.1778°E / 49.1203; 6.1778