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1914
August
20
Germans besiege the fortress of Longwy
On 20 August 1914 German troops closed the ring around the French fortress of Longwy. The garrison held out under heavy fire until 26 August.
26
Surrender of the fortress of Longwy
On 26 August 1914, after days of bombardment, the French fortress of Longwy surrendered. Its garrison under Lt Col Darche was taken prisoner.