Franco-Prussian War

The Loire Campaign

While siege operations were taking place in and around Paris, the German armies attempted to destroy the last remaining French field armies in and around the Loire river south of Paris. The German armies eventually won the battles of Orleans and Le Mans, shattering the French Army of the Loire.

Related Topics:
Orleans - Le Mans

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