Battle of Coulmiers

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

Battle of Coulmiers
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date9 November 1870
Location
Coulmiers, Loiret, France
Result French victory
Belligerents
 French Republic  Bavaria
Commanders and leaders
Jean-Baptiste d'Aurelle Ludwig von der Tann
Strength
About 70,000 men About 20,000 men
Casualties and losses
1,500 dead and wounded 1,112 soldiers and 54 officers, 1,000 prisoners

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