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Franco Prussian War Collection (page 9)

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: Caricature of Napoleon III (1808-73) as a horse butcher during the Siege of Paris
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) receiving Li Hung-Chang (1823-1901) 1896 (b / w photo)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Interior of the Theatre Francais, 1871 (oil on canvas)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Common objects in the streets of Paris during shell time (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: France invaded by the Prussians, 1870 (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: En Avant (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Museum of Bazeilles, France (litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: A patriotic souvenir (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Battle of Gravelotte, Saxo Artillery attacking St Privat (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The War, the German Army storming the Heights of Spicheren, near Saarbruck, on 6 August (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Sentries on Duty near Hamburg (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Drilling Troops at Marseilles (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Spy-Catching in Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Battle of Orleans, the Market-Place and Mairie after the Prussians entered (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Capture of an Envoy from Marshal Bazaine, near Metz (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: The Revolution in Paris, Soldiers tearing the Eagle from their Shakos (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: General Trochu reviewing the Gardes Mobiles in the Camp of St Maur, Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Flight of Peasants to Metz after the Battle of Forbach (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: International Society for the Relief of the Wounded, Departure of an Ambulance from Paris
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Marshal Canrobert, French soldier (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Les Ascensions Du Siege De Paris (engraving)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Le lieutenant Coffinieres de Nordeck pointe lui-meme ses pieces (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Les Allemands attaquent le parc des Dames-Blanches (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Surprise de la barricade de la rue Galante (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: L assaut de la ferme de Cleomont (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Nos soldats en foret (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: La charge de Montbarrois (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Defense du cimetiere de Loigny par le 37e de marche (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Charge de Villeneuve-d Ingre (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Combat de Nouans-le-Fuzelier, Le fourrier Lajersie tue le major du regiment des hussards de Posen
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Le fourrier Papot, blesse et fait prisonnier, est frappe honteusement par un officier prussien
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Les Arabes du colonel Goursaud degagent, par une charge brillante, le 3e cuirassiers (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Les soldats des deux armees se battent a coups de boules de neige
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Cavaliers prussiens en reconnaissance, precedes de chiens tenus en laisse (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Un sergent de la legion etrangere met quatre-vingts hommes hors de combat (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Au faubourg des Aydes, Un sous-officier bavarois brise les chassepots (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Francs-tireurs ramenant des prisonniers allemands (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: La barricade de la rue de Chartres (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Le combat de nuit sur la place (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Retraite des Allemands (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Les otages dans la crypte de Beaune-la-Rolande (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: La division Peytavin a l attaque de Poupry (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Scene de pillage a Saint-Calais (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Le general Chanzy parcourt le front des positions, le 11 janvier, avant la bataille (colour litho)
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Franco Prussian War Collection: Charge a la baionnette, sous bois, des mobiles de la Sarthe (colour litho)


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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.