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Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)

Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)


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Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)

5998719 Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

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Alsace Ambulance Argenteuil Batlefield Battle Field Battlefiled Besieged Field Kitchen Fleeing Franco Prussian War Garde Nationale Marching Marne Medics National Guard Prussian Refugees Rescuing Saving Siege Siege Of Paris Site Of Battle Strasbourg Stretcher Stretcher Bearers Suburbs Surrounded Training Trickery Zouaves


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This coloured engraving depicts the Siege of Paris by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The print, published by Pellerin & Cie in the late 19th century, offers a vivid glimpse into this significant historical event. The image showcases an array of elements that capture the intensity and complexity of warfare. From soldiers marching through the city streets to refugees fleeing from their homes, every detail tells a story. The Prussian army surrounds Paris, leaving its inhabitants besieged and desperate for salvation. Amidst this chaos, we see scenes of heroism and resilience. Zouaves bravely rescue a man from drowning in the river Marne while medics and stretcher bearers tirelessly carry wounded soldiers to safety. The National Guard trains diligently in preparation for battle as field kitchens provide nourishment amidst these trying times. Notably, trickery is employed as part of military strategy with Argenteuil serving as a site where German troops are lured into ambushes set up by French forces. Throughout it all, statues and monuments stand tall as symbols of national pride amidst destruction. This print not only captures the physicality of war but also highlights themes such as sacrifice, courage, and survival. It serves as a poignant reminder of one chapter in European history that shaped nations and tested human endurance on both sides - France's struggle against Germany during the Franco-Prussian War.

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