"The French have surrendered!"
After the news spread, all of Europe erupted in excitement. Although everyone had anticipated that the French were going to lose this time, as the Anti-French Alliance had been advancing victoriously, the abruptness of the surrender still caught them by surprise.
The reason was simple; the French had surrendered too quickly. According to the mainstream expectations, most believed that France could hold out until the end of 1892, and some even optimistically estimated that they could persist until 1893.
The early end to the war was naturally good news for the general public. Without the need for governmental organization, civilians spontaneously held celebrations. Apart from the French, people across Europe were immersed in the joy of victory.
