Spicheren (Franco-German War)

Fought August 6, 1870, between the Germans, under Von Alvensleben, and a superior French force, under General Fro ard. After an obstinate encounter, the French were driven from all their positions with heavy lo , and compelled to retreat on Metz. The Germans lost 223 officers and 4,648 men. The battle is remarkable for the storming of the Rote Berg by 1 company of the 39th Regiment and 4 companies of the 74th Regiment, under General von François, who was killed. These 5 companies maintained their position throughout the afternoon, in face of a vastly superior force. This action is also known as the Battle of For bach.