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Didn't do us a lot of harm.Kwackerz wrote:The effect of the French upon the economy of Gt. Britain during the late 70's?
Battle of Sedan was fought during the Franco-Prussian War on 1 September 1870.
It resulted in the capture of Emperor Napoleon III along with his army
"The primary cause of the French military collapse in 1870 was previous reliance upon a vicious system for the education, promotion, and assignment of officers. This system was unable to suffocate all intellectual progress in the army, although it was marvelously suited for that purpose. But it was almost completely effective in excluding the army's brain power from the staff and high command. To the resulting lack of intelligence at the top can be ascribed all the inexcusable defects of French military policy... Criticism of the French officers for their ineffectiveness in the opening campaigns of this war, however, would be largely misdirected, for with some exceptions they did the best they knew how and very bravely. The cause of their difficulties was insufficient preparation for war of the proper sort in time of peace, particularly intellectual preparation."
