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Franco Prussian War Collection (page 4)

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: Leon Gambetta, French statesman (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Capitulation of Sedan
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Proclamation of King Wilhelm I of Prussia as Emperor of Germany, Hall of Mirrors
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Franco Prussian War Collection: French soldiers wounded in the final unsuccessful attempt to break out from the Siege of Paris
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Franco Prussian War Collection: German soldiers helping themselves to the contents of the wine cellar of Thionville Cathedral
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Town and fortress of Belfort, France, after its surrender to the besieging Germans
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Franco Prussian War Collection: German soldiers at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, after securing victory in the Franco-Prussian War
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Military scenes from the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: King Wilhelm I of Prussia, Otto von Bismarck and Field Marsha Helmuth von Moltke at the Siege of
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Capture of Saarbrucken by the French, Franco-prussian War, 2 August 1870 (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Career of French general Alfred Chanzy (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Career of French Marshal Francois Certain de Canrobert (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 16 August 1870 (coloured engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Pontoon Bridge across the Seine, near St Germains (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: On the Road to Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: A Street in Sedan during the Bombardment (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Place Stanislas, Nancy (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Reception of the Prussians by the Geese of Molsheim (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Paris and its Fortifications (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Attack on Saarbruck by the French (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Waiting for the End, a Sketch on the Terrace of St Germain (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Peace Illuminations at Berlin, the Townhall (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Germans in Paris, waiting for a Passage (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Inside Paris, turning out for Duty on the Ramparts (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Fountains at Versailles playing before the King of Prussia (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Crown Prince in the Palace at Versailles (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Sightseers at the Paris Fortifications (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: On the Beach at St Malo, Departure of Levies for the Front (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Mayor of Tours on his Way to ask for a Cessation of the Bombardment (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Bringing up the Guns (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: A Hasty Sketch, before the Advanced Prussian Posts (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Crown Princess of Prussia at the Hospital Barracks, Frankfort (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Before Paris, waiting for the Sortie, 3 December (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Anxious Times, a Sketch at Treport, France (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Wounded Soldiers round the Fountain at Versailles (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Tent-Hospital of the Central Hulfs-Verein at Cologne (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Military Triumph at Berlin, Troops passing before the Emperor on the Opera Place (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Military Triumph at Berlin, the Sedan Trophy at the Potsdam Gate (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Visit of the Emperor to the Camp at Chalons (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, French National Guards, Gardes Mobiles, Pompiers, and Volunteers (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Baron von Moltke, Chief of the Prussian Staff (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, praying for Victory in the Church of Notre Dame des Victoires at Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, Metz from the Thionville Road (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Incident at the Battle of Le Mans (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.