Franco-Prussian War

Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, 1870–71, conflict between France and Prussia that signaled the rise of German military power and imperialism. It was provoked by Otto von Bismarck (the Prussian chancellor) as part of his plan to create a unified German Empire.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Results of the War
• The Course of the War
• Causes
• Bibliography

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