Battle of Coulmiers

Overview

The Battle of Coulmiers was fought on 9 November 1870 between French and Bavarian forces during the Franco-Prussian War, ending in French victory.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

Coulmiers stands as a notable French success during the Franco-Prussian War, achieved after the fall of the Second Empire and the proclamation of the republic. Facing a Bavarian force of roughly 20,000 under Ludwig von der Tann, the French Army of the Loire under Louis d'Aurelle de Paladines brought approximately 70,000 men to the field and secured a clear numerical advantage that translated into victory. The engagement demonstrated that republican France retained an offensive capability despite the disasters that had preceded it, and it represented one of the few French field victories of the war.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)