Franco Prussian War Collection (page 5)

The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving)
1104519 The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy)

The War, Metz from the Thionville Road (engraving)
1104511 The War, Metz from the Thionville Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Metz from the Thionville Road)

Incident at the Battle of Le Mans (engraving)
1104929 Incident at the Battle of Le Mans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incident at the Battle of Le Mans)

Mob of Paris carrying off the Guns of National Guards (engraving)
1104897 Mob of Paris carrying off the Guns of National Guards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mob of Paris carrying off the Guns of National Guards)

The Germans in Paris, the Palais de l Industrie (engraving)
1104892 The Germans in Paris, the Palais de l Industrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans in Paris, the Palais de l Industrie)

The Ruin around Paris, Home! (engraving)
1104888 The Ruin around Paris, Home! (engraving) by Walker, Francis S. (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruin around Paris, Home)

Relief of Paris, Venders of Poultry and Rabbits, Scene near the Rue Lafayette (engraving)
1104886 Relief of Paris, Venders of Poultry and Rabbits, Scene near the Rue Lafayette (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief of Paris)

Explosion of a Cartridge Factory at Dunkirk (engraving)
1104879 Explosion of a Cartridge Factory at Dunkirk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion of a Cartridge Factory at Dunkirk)

Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
1104864 Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War)

The Interior of Fort Mortier, Neu Breisach, Alsace (engraving)
1104848 The Interior of Fort Mortier, Neu Breisach, Alsace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of Fort Mortier, Neu Breisach, Alsace)

The Last Oxen in Paris (engraving)
1104809 The Last Oxen in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Oxen in Paris)

Christmas-Day Sports at Versailles (engraving)
1104806 Christmas-Day Sports at Versailles (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas-Day Sports at Versailles)

William I, King of Prussia, July 1870 (engraving)
959129 William I, King of Prussia, July 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, King of Prussia, July 1870)

Bringing up the Prussian Guns, August 1870 (engraving)
959118 Bringing up the Prussian Guns, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing up the Prussian Guns, August 1870)

An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870 (engraving)
959113 An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870)

Attack on a French Battery at Sedan, September 1870 (engraving)
959106 Attack on a French Battery at Sedan, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on a French Battery at Sedan, September 1870)

Entry of captured cannon into Berlin, September 1870 (engraving)
959105 Entry of captured cannon into Berlin, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of captured cannon into Berlin, September 1870)

View of Wilhelmshohe, September 1870 (engraving)
959095 View of Wilhelmshohe, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Wilhelmshohe, September 1870)

M Gambetta, September 1870 (engraving)
959090 M Gambetta, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Gambetta, September 1870)

M Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870 (engraving)
959085 M Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870)

Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870 (engraving)
959076 Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870)

Balloon starting from Paris, September 1870 (engraving)
959075 Balloon starting from Paris, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon starting from Paris, September 1870)

General Uhrich, September 1870 (engraving)
959074 General Uhrich, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Uhrich, September 1870)

General Von Werder, September 1870 (engraving)
959070 General Von Werder, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Werder, September 1870)

General Von der Tann, September 1870 (engraving)
959064 General Von der Tann, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von der Tann, September 1870)

Tending the wounded, September 1870 (engraving)
959061 Tending the wounded, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tending the wounded, September 1870)

Prussians threshing corn in a French school-room, September 1870 (engraving)
959044 Prussians threshing corn in a French school-room, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Von Goeben, October 1870 (engraving)
959032 General Von Goeben, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Goeben, October 1870)

German cavalry en route for Paris, October 1870 (engraving)
959018 German cavalry en route for Paris, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German cavalry en route for Paris, October 1870)

View of Metz, October 1870 (engraving)
959017 View of Metz, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Metz, October 1870)

English residents leaving Paris, October 1870 (engraving)
959014 English residents leaving Paris, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English residents leaving Paris, October 1870)

Cutting down trees round Paris for firewood, October 1870 (engraving)
959007 Cutting down trees round Paris for firewood, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting down trees round Paris for firewood)

Mont Valerien during the siege, October 1870 (engraving)
958999 Mont Valerien during the siege, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mont Valerien during the siege, October 1870)

Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870 (engraving)
958992 Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, October 1870)

Convoy of prisoners, October 1870 (engraving)
958991 Convoy of prisoners, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy of prisoners, October 1870)

Meat Market in Paris, October 1870 (engraving)
958989 Meat Market in Paris, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat Market in Paris, October 1870)

Meat Market in Paris, October 1870 (engraving)
958987 Meat Market in Paris, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat Market in Paris, October 1870)

General Von Budretzky leading the attack on Le Bourget, October 1870 (engraving)
958978 General Von Budretzky leading the attack on Le Bourget, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 106th Battalion of National Guards delivering Trochu at the Hotel de Ville, October 1870 (engraving)
958972 The 106th Battalion of National Guards delivering Trochu at the Hotel de Ville, October 1870 (engraving) by English School

General Von Alvensleben, November 1870 (engraving)
958962 General Von Alvensleben, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Alvensleben, November 1870)

A break down, November 1870 (engraving)
958955 A break down, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A break down, November 1870)

Admiral Fleuriot de Langle, November 1870 (engraving)
958944 Admiral Fleuriot de Langle, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Fleuriot de Langle, November 1870)

General Podbielski, November 1870 (engraving)
958942 General Podbielski, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Podbielski, November 1870)

Fighting at the Castle of Chambord, December 1870 (engraving)
958924 Fighting at the Castle of Chambord, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting at the Castle of Chambord, December 1870)

Palais de Justice, Rouen, December 1870 (engraving)
958923 Palais de Justice, Rouen, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de Justice, Rouen, December 1870)

Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870 (engraving)
958922 Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870)

Ruins of Thionville, December 1870 (engraving)
958919 Ruins of Thionville, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Thionville, December 1870)

General Trochu welcomed by the troops, December 1870 (engraving)
958901 General Trochu welcomed by the troops, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Trochu welcomed by the troops, December 1870)

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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.