All Battles

Battle of Orléans

1870 • Centre Feldschlacht
Entrée des Allemands à Orléans, 1870. Tableau de Ludwig Braun

Entrée des Allemands à Orléans, 1870. Tableau de Ludwig Braun

Author: Ludwig Braun (1836-1916)License:PD
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(Second) Battle of Orleans, 1870

(Second) Battle of Orleans, 1870

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Kärtchen zu den Gefechten bei Orléans (12.1870)

Kärtchen zu den Gefechten bei Orléans (12.1870)

Author: UnknownLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Repelling the newly formed Loire Army by German units.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Friedrich Karl
  • Strength: ca. 45.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.700

French Republic

  • Commander: Aurelle de Paladines
  • Strength: ca. 80.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Strategic Context

Protecting the Siege of Paris against relief from the south.

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