STAGE THUNDER.

The Combat at Saarbrück—Preparing to go Forward—Positions on August 4—The Moral and Political Forces

[ CHAPTER IV.]

INVASION IN EARNEST.

The Combat on the Lauter—French Position on the Saar—German Position on the Saar

[ CHAPTER V.]

TWO STAGGERING BLOWS.

1. Woerth—The Battle Begins—Attack on Woerth—Attack on the French Right—Attack on Elsasshausen—MacMahon Orders a Retreat—The Close of the Battle. 2. Spicheren—The Battle-field—The Germans Begin the Fight—The Red Hill Stormed—Progress of the Action—Frossard Retires

[ CHAPTER VI.]

VACILLATION IN METZ.