Army of the Rhine (1870)

Armée du Rhin (Army of the Rhine)
Commander of the Army, Marshal Bazaine
Active1870
Country France
AllegianceSecond French Empire
BranchFrench Army
EngagementsFranco-Prussian War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Maréchal de France Bazaine

The Army of the Rhine (French: Armée du Rhin) was a French military unit that fought in the Franco-Prussian War. It was created after the declaration of war on July 18 1870.

The unit participated in combats in Lorraine, then divided to form a second army, the Army of Châlons.

The Army of the Rhine surrendered on 27 October at the Siege of Metz.