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BATTLE AMIENS 1870
Battle of Amiens during the Franco-Prussian War: the Prussians 44th regiment attacks a rail embankment at Villers Bretonneux Date: 23 December 1870
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44th Amiens Attacks Battles Bretonneux Drum Embankment Franco Prussian Prussians Regiment Villers December
Greetings Card (A5)
Add a touch of history to your mail with our stunning Battle of Amiens 1870 greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an evocative image of the Prussian 44th regiment charging at Villers Bretonneux during the Franco-Prussian War on 23 December 1870, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. These cards are perfect for history enthusiasts, military buffs, or anyone looking to send a unique and thoughtful message. Impress your recipients with a piece of the past, one card at a time.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Amiens during the Franco-Prussian War on December 23, 1870. The scene depicts the Prussian 44th Regiment in the midst of an attack on a rail embankment at Villers-Bretonneux. The soldiers, dressed in their distinctive blue uniforms, charge forward with determination and focus, their drums beating a steady rhythm to keep the troops in sync. The smoke from gunpowder fills the air, obscuring the battlefield and adding to the sense of confusion and danger. The rail embankment, a strategic objective for both sides, looms large in the background, its height and steep incline providing cover for the French defenders. The Prussians, undeterred, launch a fierce assault, their rifles at the ready as they scale the embankment and engage the enemy. The clash of steel and the deafening roar of cannon fire fill the air, as the two sides exchange blows in a brutal dance of war. The Battle of Amiens was a turning point in the Franco-Prussian War, marking the beginning of the end for the French forces. The Prussians, led by General Helmuth von Moltke, were able to outmaneuver and outflank their opponents, eventually leading to the capture of Paris and the end of the conflict. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during this pivotal moment in military history.
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