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Franco Prussian War Collection (page 21)

The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes

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Franco Prussian War Collection: Colonel Loyd-Lindsay, with Flag of Truce, leaving the Prussian Outpost at Sevres to enter Paris
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, a Battalion of Francs-Tireurs passing through Tours (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, waiting at Le Mans for a Train to Tours (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Wounded Soldiers in the Galerie de Louis XIII, Palace of Versailles (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Bridge over the Seine at Corbeil, blown up by the French (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, shooting Wounded Horses after a Battle (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, French Refugees in London (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Wounded Soldiers in a Church at Sedan after the Battle (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, burning of the Village of Bazeilles, near Sedan (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, St Ingbert, the Position held by the Prussians after the French Capture of Saarbruck
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Conscripts Departure (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Forbach, on the French Frontier (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Inside Paris, the Horseflesh Market in the Halles Centrales (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Town Crier of Tours reading a Government Proclamation (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Inside Paris, the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, M Issandiers Balloon from Paris descending near Dreux (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, General Vogel von Falkenstein (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Discussing the War in a Paris Cafe (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Hotel de Ville, Vaucouleurs (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: London Office of the Society for the Relief of the Sick and Wounded
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Prussian Lancers bringing in Provisions (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, North German Lloyds Steamers laid up in Bremen Harbour (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Map of the Country between Metz and Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Crowd in front of the Ministry of the Interior at Paris reading the War Telegrams
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, View from Forbach, looking towards Saarbruck (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Grenadiers of the Guard passing along the Boulevard to the Railway Station (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Reading the Declaration of War at a Railway Station in France (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Paris under Bombardment (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Fort Mont-Valerien in Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Sketches in Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: A Soldiers Christmas Tree, 'Heres to Home Again '(engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: In Paris, another Sortie (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Night Ascent of a Balloon, Chemin de Fer du Nord, Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Horrors of War, on the Road to Beaugency (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Before the Attack (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Scenes of Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Map of Strasburg and its Fortifications (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Scenes of Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Scenes in Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Theatre of War, the Epilogue (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Un Coup de Canon (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Scenes in France (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Prussian Barricade at the Chateau Meudon, 'The Noise of a Shell'(engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Retreat of the Emperor from Gravelotte (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The French Deputation to the Queen at Windsor Castle (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: M Jules Favre, September 1870 (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Germans in possession, September 1870 (engraving)


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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.