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Chaos Dooms Commune Defense
- The Paris Commune suffered from internal dysfunction and disorganization.
- They failed to coordinate defenses while Versailles had a clear, singular goal and command structure.
Versailles Army's Easy Paris Entry
- Versailles army entered Paris through undefended gates due to Commune's failure to man them.
- The army was welcomed as liberators in wealthy districts, marking a fatal blow to the Commune.
Fragmented Commune Defense Fails
- Commune's defense was fragmented, with isolated neighborhood barricades lacking coordination.
- Versailles exploited this by isolating and defeating each neighborhood individually.