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They weren't. The French provoked the war, alarmed by growing German strength and the possibility of the unification of the hundreds of German city-states into a single, powerful nation. The unification of Germany and Italy into nations upset the careful balance of power created by the "Concert of Vienna", the peace settlement following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Provoking the war with Prussia proved to be a major mistake for France, as they lost the war they started and had to cede Alsace and Lorraine to the victor. This did not stop the French from burning for revenge for the next forty years, laying the groundwork for the First World War. This thirst for revenge and for the recovery of the lost provinces of Alsace and Lorraine also perverted French strategic planning into an unrealistic reliance on the power of the spirited offensive, which the French followed in 1914 when the chance for revenge came, costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of French soldiers in the early months of WWI, to no purpose whatsoever.
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Tensions between France and which country exploded into a war that was fought from 1870 to 1871 where?
The tensions between France ans Prussia and that led to a war that lasted from 1870 to 1871 so for a year.
When did Germany take over provinces of France?
In 1870 In 1870
Franco Prussian War?
The Franco-Prussian War or the Franco-German War is sometimes referred to in France at the 1870 War. It was a conflict between the second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation. The war lasted from July 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871.
Why was Bismarcks first goal as chancellor of Germany to isolate France?
After the Franco-Prussia war of 19th July 1870 to 10th May 1871 France was defeated and her two importance provinces Alsace and Lorraine were seized from her so Bismarck wanted to isolate France so that she could not be able to wage a war against her to take back her loosed territories
How many states joined Prussia for the Franco Prussian war?
During the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), several German states joined Prussia to form the North German Confederation and support the war effort against France. Notable states that allied with Prussia included Bavaria, Saxony, Württemberg, and Baden, among others. In total, around 22 German states participated in the conflict alongside Prussia. This collaboration ultimately contributed to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership following the war's conclusion.
Why was prussia anxious to go to war with France in 1870?
hoped that war against a common enemy would unite Germans.
When did prussia invade France?
prussia invaded France in 1870
Prussia was anxious to go to war with France in 1870 because it was?
... would finally unite all the German states against a common enemy and lead to the foundation of the German Empire.
Prussia was anxious to go to war with France in 1870 because it .?
... would finally unite all the German states against a common enemy and lead to the foundation of the German Empire.
What was Prussia's motivation for war with France in 1870?
In July of 1870, France declared war on Prussia. Prussia responded and easily defeated the forces of Napoleon III.
Tensions between France and which country exploded into a war that was fought from 1870 to 1871 where?
The tensions between France ans Prussia and that led to a war that lasted from 1870 to 1871 so for a year.
Between France and what other country exploded into a war that was fought from 1870-1871?
France lost to the Prussians.
When did Germany declared war?
Germany (Prussia) and France declared war on each other in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871.
What area did France regain after ww1?
France did regain the eastern regions of Alsace and Lorraine, which it had lost in the 1870 war against Prussia.
What former French province once belonged to Germany?
The Alsace and Lorraine regions were annexed by Prussia in 1870 and returned to France after WWI.
What is Sophia of Prussia's birthday?
Sophia of Prussia was born on June 14, 1870.
When was Sophia of Prussia born?
Sophia of Prussia was born on June 14, 1870.
