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Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Konigin Luise Auf Der Flucht Nach Memel, 5 Januar 1807. During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon himself occupied Berlin, causing Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz of Prussia and the rest of the royal family to flee in the dead of winter. Louise was ill, and they suffered hardships on the way to Memel in the easternmost part of the kingdom. According to one witness, there was no food or clean water, and the king and queen were forced to share the same sleeping arrangements in one of the wretched barns they call houses. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807
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. This poignant print captures a moment of great historical significance during the Napoleonic Wars. In the midst of Napoleon's occupation of Berlin, Queen Louise of Prussia and her royal family were forced to flee their beloved city in the dead of winter. The image portrays Queen Louise, accompanied by King Friedrich Wilhelm III, enduring immense hardships as they make their way towards Memel in the easternmost part of their kingdom. The photograph evokes a sense of desperation and resilience as it reveals the toll that this arduous journey took on them. One witness accounts for their lack of food and clean water along with sharing cramped sleeping arrangements in dilapidated barns. Despite her deteriorating health, Queen Louise displays unwavering strength and determination throughout this tumultuous period. The image is extracted from "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" an album that chronicles significant moments in German history. It serves as a reminder not only of Queen Louise's personal suffering but also symbolizes the struggles faced by countless individuals during times of war. This photograph offers us a glimpse into a chapter often overlooked within history books - one that showcases both human vulnerability and resilience amidst political turmoil. It stands as a testament to Queen Louise's remarkable fortitude while serving as an important visual record documenting these challenging times for future generations to reflect upon.
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