Revolutions

8.8- The Bloody Week

Jun 25, 2018
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INSIGHT

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.
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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.
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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.
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