Siege of Toul

Part of the Franco-Prussian War

Date	16 August – 23 September 1870
Location	Toul
Result	German victory

Belligerents

Prussia

Bavaria

Württemberg

France

Commanders and leaders

Frederick Francis II

Strength

up to 13,000 soldiers

ca. 2,400 soldiers
120 guns

Franco-Prussian War

Wissembourg Spicheren Wörth Borny–Colombey Strasbourg Toul Mars-la-Tour Gravelotte Metz Beaumont Noisseville Bazeilles Sedan Bellevue Coulmiers Havana Amiens Beaune-la-Rolande Villepion Loigny et Poupry Beaugency Hallue Bapaume Villersexel Le Mans Lisaine St. Quentin Paris Belfort Belgian reaction

The Siege of Toul was the siege of the French town of Toul from 16 August to 23 September 1870 by Prussian, Bavarian and Württemberg forces during the Franco-Prussian War. 64 guns opened fire at 6am on 23 September and the fortress surrendered at 3pm after 2,433 shells had been fired.

Notes

Coordinates: 48°40′30″N 5°53′30″E / 48.6750°N 5.8917°E / 48.6750; 5.8917

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