Battle of the Lisaine
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Part of the Franco-Prussian War | |||||||
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Prussia | France | ||||||
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von Werder | Charles Denis Bourbaki |
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The Battle of the Lisaine was fought from January 15 to January 17 of 1871 between Prussian and French forces. The French were led by Charles Denis Bourbaki, and were attempting to relieve the Siege of Belfort. Their efforts failed, and they were forced to flee into Switzerland.