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Meuse to Loire shifts in Franco Prussian War campaigns
In the war report the Army of the Loire retreats in orderly fashion after defeats near Coulmiers and Beaugency. Chanzy withdraws to defend Blois while German forces under Duke Mecklenburg and Bavarians push along the Loire and threaten Tours. The king notes heavy German losses and French deserters, with a thaw aiding movements.
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The
Loire
Prince Frederick Charles
Orleans
D' Aurelles Des Paladines
D' Aurelles
Cherbourg
Chanzy
Blois
D'Aurelles
Coulmiers
Meung
St. Laurent Des Bois
Beaugency
Prussia
Grand Chatre
Duke of Mecklenburg
Duke of Mecklenburn
Tours
Bordeaux
M. Gambetta
Grand Duke
Marchenoir
Vierzon
Viblanca
von der Tann
Prince Louis
15Th Corps
Versailles
Queen Augusta
Rouen