Although lasting just over a day,[8][11] German artillery bombardment caused French defenders and civilians in Mézières heavy losses.

[9] With the victory, the Germans captured many French officers and soldiers, with many cannons and supplies from the enemy's reserves.

[8] On December 19, after the fall of the fortress of Montmédy, the Prussian 14th Division moved in front of Mézières.

Having completely blockaded Mézières and engaged the franc-tireurs, the Prussians began to prepare for artillery fire.

[8] When Fort Verdun surrendered, the heavy cannons loads were brought by rail from Clermont near the south side of the Mézières, and only the freezing in the area prevented the Prussian army from building batteries.