In the Franco-Prussian War, Degenfeld and his brigade were part of the Baden Division in the XIV Corps under General August von Werder. From August 16 to September 27, 1870, the brigade was part of the Siege of Strasbourg. On October 1, 1870, he was commanded to the Vosges to disperse the Franc shooters who had gathered there . A total of four brigades were used by the XIV Corps for these battles. All of these units received reinforcements through additional artillery and independent cavalry units in order to be able to proceed independently.