Historedia
Group or institution

Prussian Army

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1813–1870

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Prussian Army, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Prussia abolishes the canton system and introduces universal conscription

    1813–1814

    Role: Military Institution

    1. 9 February 1813 · Berlin, PrussiaSuspension of the Canton System

      On 9 February 1813, the Prussian canton system was suspended for the war's duration, introducing universal conscription via Cabinet Order.

    2. 3 September 1814 · Berlin, PrussiaPost-War Conscription Law

      In 1814, a new law replaced the old system, mandating three years of service and two years in reserve for men over 20.

  2. Bazaine surreders Metz after starvation siege

    1870

    Role: Siege forces

    1. 27 October 1870 · Metz fortressSurrender of Metz

      Bazaine surrendered the fortress and the entire Army of the Rhine on 27 October 1870 due to starvation and exhausted supplies.

Sources

  1. Canton system (Prussia) Wikipedia, revision of 2024-11-27
  2. François Achille Bazaine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26