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The Ouachita Telegraph
Monroe, Ouachita County, Louisiana
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French commanders reposition armies near Metz and the Belgian frontier to threaten Prussian lines, while Prussian forces shift to engage them, setting the stage for an imminent major battle that could lead to peace or disaster.
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As we surmised last week, the French commanders have uncovered the approaches to Paris, leaving the army of Gen. Trochu, within the walls, to protect that city, and have taken up positions at or near Metz, and along the Belgian frontier convenient to the Prussian line of communication. Bazaine has a position in or somewhere near Metz; while McMahon is "standing out," at striking distance, to the northwest, between Metz and Mezieres. The Prussian armies appear to have changed from the advance on Paris, and are marching by the right flank to meet the French in their new positions, as they were compelled to do, or otherwise have their communications cut and their line of retreat blockaded.
A great battle is hourly expected, and, in fact, must be fought, unless one side or the other declines to fight. The present situation is one that will terminate in a great battle, or, a retreat which will inevitably prove disastrous to the army retreating. Peace will probably follow either event.
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Paris And Metz, France
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expected great battle or disastrous retreat, potentially leading to peace
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French commanders reposition to uncover approaches to Paris, leaving Gen. Trochu to defend the city, with Bazaine near Metz and McMahon northwest between Metz and Mezieres. Prussians shift from advancing on Paris to meet French positions, risking cut communications. A major battle is imminent unless one side retreats.