the north german confederation declares war on france
von Roon's conscription program along with the vast and intricate rail network allow for rapid mobilization and concentration of armies
artillery, including the fast firing and accurate Krupp C64 and the american-designed Gatling gun are moved to the front
Prussian armies under von Moltke, von Manstein and von Littmann make a mad dash to Paris while French forces are preoccupied with the Dutch
Bavaria and its allies are called to help