đź“… 30 April 1871
Gustave Paul Cluseret was removed after the loss of military positions and growing criticism of the Commune’s defence. Louis Rossel replaced him as delegate for war.
đź“… 9 May 1871
After sustained bombardment and confused Communard command, government forces occupied Fort Issy. Its fall weakened the southwestern defence of Paris.
đź“… 10 May 1871
Louis Rossel resigned after criticizing the military organization of the Commune and the National Guard. Charles Delescluze assumed responsibility for the war effort the following day.
đź“… 28 November 1871
A military firing squad executed Louis Rossel, Théophile Ferré and Sergeant Pierre Bourgeois after courts-martial connected with the Commune.
