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Siege of Toul

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Siege of Toul
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date16 August to 23 September 1870
Location
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Prussia, Bayern, Württemberg France
Commanders and leaders
Friedrich Franz II. von Mecklenburg-Schwerin ?
Strength
up to 13,000 soldiers ca. 2.400 soldiers with 120 guns

The Siege of Toul was the siege of the town of Toul from 16 August to 23 September 1870 by Prussian, Bavarian and Württemberg forces during the Franco-Prussian War.

Context

First phase

Importance of the fortress

Second phase

Impact of the surrender

Notes