Battle of Loigny–Poupry

The Battle of Loigny–Lumeau-Poupry was a battle of the Franco-Prussian War. It took place on 2 December 1870 during the Loire Campaign on a frontline between Loigny, Lumeau and Poupry. During the battle, the Royal Bavarian [10th Infantry Regiment, "King Ludwig"] had to evade the attacking French. During operations following the recapture of Orléans in early December 1870, German forces secured their flanks while preparing for renewed fighting along the Loire, culminating in the Battle of Beaugency on 8–9 December.
After the Battle of Villepion, an army detachment under the command of Friedrich [Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin], engaged the French Army of the Loire and defeated them.The French force was led by General Antoine Chanzy, supported in the afternoon by General Gaston de Sonis.
The next day, the Second [Battle of Orléans ] began.