Fight at Pesmes
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The Fight at Pesmes was a military conflict of the Franco-Prussian War, it took place from 16 to 18 December 1870, it was held in Pesmes, located on the river Ognon between Gray and Dole, France. In this fierce fight, a force of the Prussian's which included injured soldiers, Uhlan's and artillery, defeated the French army at the Ognon River, accomplishing its goal of breaking the bridge over the river. At the same time with this battle, the Prussian army - Germany under the command of General August von Werder had invaded Nuits-Saint-Georges from the hands of French commander, Camille Crémer on 18 December 1870.
