03 mar National Guard forms a democratically-elected Central Committee which opposes the peace terms, insists Guard should remain armed, and demands social reform. 18 mar General Vinoy sends regular troops to seize the cannon of the National Guard. The majority of its members hold radical views and social legislation is prepared. The city is once again under siege since Prussians remain in place to the North and East. 21 may The Versaillese enter Paris as result of treachery.
Methodical tactics take one barricade at a time.
August Mass trials of prisoners begin. Sentences include 3,417 of deportation to New Caledonia.