Franco Prussian War Collection (page 15)

The Death of the Comte de Dampierre during the Fighting at Bagneux (chromolitho)
667717 The Death of the Comte de Dampierre during the Fighting at Bagneux (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Metz, Mercy-Le-Haut (chromolitho)
667715 Siege of Metz, Mercy-Le-Haut (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Metz, Mercy-Le-Haut)

Battle of Beaumont (chromolitho)
667714 Battle of Beaumont (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Beaumont. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Battle of Sedan, Fighting at Calvaire d Illy (chromolitho)
667713 Battle of Sedan, Fighting at Calvaire d Illy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Sedan, Fighting at Calvaire d Illy)

Battle of Rezonville (chromolitho)
667710 Battle of Rezonville (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rezonville. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Battle of Borney-Colombey, at which General Decaen was Mortally Wounded (chromolitho)
667709 Battle of Borney-Colombey, at which General Decaen was Mortally Wounded (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Borney-Colombey)

Battle of Spicheren, Defence of Stiring (chromolitho)
667708 Battle of Spicheren, Defence of Stiring (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spicheren, Defence of Stiring)

Cavalry Fight at Pont-A-Mousson (chromolitho)
667707 Cavalry Fight at Pont-A-Mousson (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavalry Fight at Pont-A-Mousson)

Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg (chromolitho)
667706 Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spicheren, , the Defence of Rother-Berg)

Battle of Froeschwiller, Charge of the Cuirassiers (chromolitho)
667704 Battle of Froeschwiller, Charge of the Cuirassiers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Froeschwiller, Charge of the Cuirassiers)

Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg (chromolitho)
667698 Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Wissembourg, Defence of the Chateau Geisberg)

French Cavalry Troops at the Battle of Sedan, 1st September 1870 (colour litho)
CHT245055 French Cavalry Troops at the Battle of Sedan, 1st September 1870 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Caricature of Napoleon III (1808-73) as a horse butcher during the Siege of Paris
CHT191401 Caricature of Napoleon III (1808-73) as a horse butcher during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) receiving Li Hung-Chang (1823-1901) 1896 (b / w photo)
CHT218657 Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) receiving Li Hung-Chang (1823-1901) 1896 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Interior of the Theatre Francais, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR316652 Interior of the Theatre Francais, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Delance, Paul Louis (1848-1924); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888), is recognised as the Kaiser of the newly united German
725476 Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888), is recognised as the Kaiser of the newly united German Empire at the Treaty of Versailles in 1871 (colour litho) by Rohling

Common objects in the streets of Paris during shell time (engraving)
736123 Common objects in the streets of Paris during shell time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

France invaded by the Prussians, 1870 (colour litho)
3621092 France invaded by the Prussians, 1870 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: France invaded by the Prussians, 1870)

Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho)
2818409 Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony at Saint-Ail)

En Avant (colour litho)
2818155 En Avant (colour litho) by Grolleron, Paul Louis Narcisse (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forward! A painting by Grolleron. En Avant! Tableau de M Grolleron)

Museum of Bazeilles, France (litho)
2819035 Museum of Bazeilles, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museum of Bazeilles, France)

A patriotic souvenir (colour litho)
2818658 A patriotic souvenir (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A patriotic souvenir)

The Battle of Gravelotte, Saxo Artillery attacking St Privat (engraving)
2773967 The Battle of Gravelotte, Saxo Artillery attacking St Privat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Gravelotte)

The War, the German Army storming the Heights of Spicheren, near Saarbruck, on 6 August (engraving)
2773966 The War, the German Army storming the Heights of Spicheren, near Saarbruck, on 6 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Sentries on Duty near Hamburg (engraving)
2773899 Sentries on Duty near Hamburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sentries on Duty near Hamburg)

Drilling Troops at Marseilles (engraving)
2773886 Drilling Troops at Marseilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drilling Troops at Marseilles)

Spy-Catching in Paris (engraving)
2773885 Spy-Catching in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spy-Catching in Paris)

The Battle of Orleans, the Market-Place and Mairie after the Prussians entered (engraving)
2773883 The Battle of Orleans, the Market-Place and Mairie after the Prussians entered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Orleans)

Capture of an Envoy from Marshal Bazaine, near Metz (engraving)
2773852 Capture of an Envoy from Marshal Bazaine, near Metz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of an Envoy from Marshal Bazaine, near Metz)

The Revolution in Paris, Soldiers tearing the Eagle from their Shakos (engraving)
2773844 The Revolution in Paris, Soldiers tearing the Eagle from their Shakos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Paris)

General Trochu reviewing the Gardes Mobiles in the Camp of St Maur, Paris (engraving)
2773835 General Trochu reviewing the Gardes Mobiles in the Camp of St Maur, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight of Peasants to Metz after the Battle of Forbach (engraving)
2773829 Flight of Peasants to Metz after the Battle of Forbach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight of Peasants to Metz after the Battle of Forbach)

International Society for the Relief of the Wounded, Departure of an Ambulance from Paris (engraving)
2773809 International Society for the Relief of the Wounded, Departure of an Ambulance from Paris (engraving) by English School

Marshal Canrobert, French soldier (engraving)
2789328 Marshal Canrobert, French soldier (engraving) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshal Canrobert, French soldier)

Les Ascensions Du Siege De Paris (engraving)
2789164 Les Ascensions Du Siege De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Ascensions Du Siege De Paris)

Le lieutenant Coffinieres de Nordeck pointe lui-meme ses pieces (colour litho)
2787543 Le lieutenant Coffinieres de Nordeck pointe lui-meme ses pieces (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Allemands attaquent le parc des Dames-Blanches (colour litho)
2787532 Les Allemands attaquent le parc des Dames-Blanches (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surprise de la barricade de la rue Galante (colour litho)
2787530 Surprise de la barricade de la rue Galante (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surprise de la barricade de la rue Galante)

L assaut de la ferme de Cleomont (colour litho)
2787521 L assaut de la ferme de Cleomont (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L assaut de la ferme de Cleomont)

Nos soldats en foret (colour litho)
2787514 Nos soldats en foret (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nos soldats en foret)

La charge de Montbarrois (colour litho)
2787513 La charge de Montbarrois (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La charge de Montbarrois)

Defense du cimetiere de Loigny par le 37e de marche (colour litho)
2787500 Defense du cimetiere de Loigny par le 37e de marche (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charge de Villeneuve-d Ingre (colour litho)
2787483 Charge de Villeneuve-d Ingre (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge de Villeneuve-d Ingre)

Combat de Nouans-le-Fuzelier, Le fourrier Lajersie tue le major du regiment des hussards de Posen (colour litho)
2787478 Combat de Nouans-le-Fuzelier, Le fourrier Lajersie tue le major du regiment des hussards de Posen (colour litho) by Bombled

Le fourrier Papot, blesse et fait prisonnier, est frappe honteusement par un officier prussien (colour litho)
2787457 Le fourrier Papot, blesse et fait prisonnier, est frappe honteusement par un officier prussien (colour litho) by Bombled

Les Arabes du colonel Goursaud degagent, par une charge brillante, le 3e cuirassiers (colour litho)
2787451 Les Arabes du colonel Goursaud degagent, par une charge brillante, le 3e cuirassiers (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.