Battle of Bellevue

The Battle of Bellevue on 7 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a Prussian victory.

Battle of Bellevue
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date 7 October 1870 Location near Metz, France Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
North German Confederation  Prussia	French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ferdinand von Kummer	François Achille Bazaine
Strength
40,000[1]	36,000[1]
Casualties and losses
1,300 killed or wounded 500 captured[1]	1,200 killed or wounded 100 captured[1]

The French forces under Marshal François Achille Bazaine attempted to break through the lines of the Prussians investing Metz. They were unsuccessful and were driven back into the city with a loss of 1,300 men, including 71 officers. The Prussians lost 1,800 men, including 79 officers.