Franco Prussian War Collection

Map of Prussia, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Map of Prussia, c1872. Showing the various regions including Holstein, Hanover, Westphalia, Lower Rhine, Lorraine, Nassau, Cassel, Saxony, Brandedburg, Silesia, Pomerania, West Prussia

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Count Otto von Bismarck, Prusso-German statesman, 1870. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Alsace-Lorraine map 1880
Illustration of a Alsace-Lorraine map 1880

Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil
XIR163422 Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 180x210 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Paris Commune
Cobblestones ripped from the streets and used for barricades on the Quai Pelletier and the Pont d Arcole during the siege of the Paris Commune, during the Franco-Prussian War

Franco-prussian War: Needle Gun Of Dreyse, Engraving 1870

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho)
3621654 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870)

War council at Versailles Prefecture on 6th December 1870, illustration from Illustrierte
XIR215560 War council at Versailles Prefecture on 6th December 1870, illustration from Illustrierte Zeitung, 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal

Franco-Prussian War: Map of Alsace and Lorraine, Counties Given to the German Empire 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Episode from the battle of Vionville. After the painting by Th Rocholl. France

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia learning of the declaration of war from
AIS5337311 Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia learning of the declaration of war from the French, 1870 (engraving); © Iberfoto.

18th century, Illustration, showing the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, a palace in France, at Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine
5305015 18th century, Illustration, showing the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, a palace in France, at Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, west of Paris

Portrait of French ambassador Vincent Benedetti, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617668 Portrait of French ambassador Vincent Benedetti, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617666 Portrait of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of Joseph Vinoy ( 1803 - 1880) French soldier - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le
IAN5617643 Portrait of Joseph Vinoy ( 1803 - 1880) French soldier - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Adolphe Le Fl
IAN5617641 Portrait of French general Adolphe Le Fl; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Hugues-Louis Jarras, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617625 Portrait of French general Hugues-Louis Jarras, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Jean-Auguste Margueritte, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617624 Portrait of French general Jean-Auguste Margueritte, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617623 Portrait of French general Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home
2628643 Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home.; (add.info.: Colour lithograph depicting two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home)

Franco-Prussian War of 1870: The cantiniere and nurse of snipers Jarrethout, during the siege of Chateaudun in 1870
ELD4844204 Franco-Prussian War of 1870: The cantiniere and nurse of snipers Jarrethout, during the siege of Chateaudun in 1870, replenishes combatants with ammunition

HOHENZOLLERN-SIGMARINGEN, Leopold (1835-1905). Brother of King Carol I of Romania
CUL4851622 HOHENZOLLERN-SIGMARINGEN, Leopold (1835-1905). Brother of King Carol I of Romania and father of the future King Ferdinand of Romania

Franco-Prussian War (1870): the exodus of French peasants from Alsace Lorraine, weeping women and children
NWI4833577 Franco-Prussian War (1870): the exodus of French peasants from Alsace Lorraine, weeping women and children, in the background, a city burned

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729500 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, A Bavarian Trainkolonne, designation for military transport)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729526 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, General Chanzy, Antoine Eugene Alfred Chanzy)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729519 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Lieutenant-Colonel Friedrich Ernst Ferdinand von Scheliha)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729509 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Wilhelm Gunther Enno of Colomb, August 31, 1812 - February 10)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729508 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Gustav Eduard von Hindersin, July 18, 1804 - January 23, 1872)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729507 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Major of Koerber, Germany, reproduction of a woodcut from 1882)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729505 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski)

Military people of France in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729533 Military people of France in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of France in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Charles Auguste Frossard)

Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3729494 Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Gustav Friedrich Beyer, since 1859 by Beyer)

Photomontage of Hamant: the family of Orleans, 1880
LUX4711301 Photomontage of Hamant: the family of Orleans, 1880; (add.info.: Photomontage of Hamant: the family of Orleans with Robert d'Orleans (1840-1910) Duke of Chartres

On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians, Rambervillers, Eastern France, 1870
3480814 On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians, Rambervillers, Eastern France, 1870; (add.info.: On 9 October 1870)

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727802 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Karl Lotzbeck, from 1881 Ritter von Lotzbeck)

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727782 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Dr. L)

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727811 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Privy council F)

Franco-Prussian War 1870 Camouflaged ambush
2620790 Franco-Prussian War 1870 Camouflaged ambush; (add.info.: Franco Prussian War 1870 - A unit of Uhlans goes against French colonial Zouaves camouflaged behind a barrier built of foliage to hide)

The Siege of Paris
3078958 The Siege of Paris; (add.info.: Scene from the Siege of Paris, consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces, led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War)

Franco prussian war : French soldiers in Ervillers capturing Germans in a farm, january 10, 1871, engraving
1761029 Franco prussian war : French soldiers in Ervillers capturing Germans in a farm, january 10, 1871, engraving; (add.info.: Franco prussian war)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542981 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: National Guardsman does not fancy the delicacy the street vendor is offering - dog offal)

After the Battle of Gravelotte. 1870 or 1871. Franco-Prussian War
2598982 After the Battle of Gravelotte. 1870 or 1871. Franco-Prussian War; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gravelotte. Sisters of Mercy arriving on the battle field to succour the wounded Published)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian artillery battery bombarding besieged Paris, January 1871
528347 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian artillery battery bombarding besieged Paris, January 1871. The Prussians are suffering casualties from incoming fire

Firing Salvoes at Berlin in Honour of the Victories at Metz, 1870 (engraving)
1580787 Firing Salvoes at Berlin in Honour of the Victories at Metz, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the firing of Salvoes at Berlin in honour of the victories in Metz)

The East Battery, 1870 (engraving)
1580769 The East Battery, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the soldiers of the East Battery arming a cannon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving)
1580766 Prussian Soldiers Passing Through Berlin for the Front, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts Prussian soldiers passing through Berlin on their way to the Front)

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The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes. As tensions escalated, the map of Prussia in 1872 revealed a nation poised for expansion. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a turning point as Count Otto von Bismarck orchestrated the unification of various German states. One cannot discuss this war without mentioning Alsace-Lorraine, an area hotly contested between France and Germany. A map from 1880 highlights its significance as both sides sought to assert their dominance over this strategic region. Amidst the chaos, Paris Commune emerged as a radical socialist government challenging traditional power structures. Meanwhile, fragments of the Panorama depicted intense battles like Rezonville where soldiers fought bravely for their respective nations. Innovations in weaponry played a crucial role during this conflict; one such example was the Needle Gun Of Dreyse which revolutionized warfare tactics. At war councils held at Versailles Prefecture on December 6th, 1870, military strategists devised plans that would shape the outcome of battles. Medical advancements also came to prominence with Nikolay Pirogov's contributions as a Russian surgeon treating wounded soldiers on both sides. His expertise saved countless lives amidst the horrors of war. As hostilities intensified further, maps detailing territories transferred to Germany after its victory showcased how borders were redrawn forever altering Europe's geopolitical landscape. Episode from Vionville battle exemplified fierce clashes between French and Prussian forces while depicting individual acts of heroism amid chaos and destruction. Finally, no account would be complete without acknowledging the Siege of Paris lasting from September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871 - an event that encapsulated desperation and resilience within city walls under siege by German forces.