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Great French Military manoeuvres witnessed by Tsar Nicholas
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Great French Military manoeuvres witnessed by Tsar Nicholas
The Franco-Russian alliance of 1892 established privileged relations between France and Russia. Reciprocal protocol exchanges and visits were organised and Tsar Nicholas II was invited to the great manoeuvres of the East. Staying in Compiegne, he visited the north of Reims on 21 September 1901 and was welcomed by President Emile Loubet. The imperial delegation witnessed a vast deployment of 120, 000 men in the Betheny plain and the fort of Fresne-les-Reims concluded the demonstration with a spectacular attack, as shown on this postcard to mark the event. This card was actually sent on the day of his visit from Montmirail (which lies just to the south west of Reims). Date: 1901
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This postcard captures a historic moment in international relations as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia witnesses the grand French military maneuvers in the Betheny plain near Reims, France, on September 21, 1901. The Franco-Russian alliance of 1892 had established privileged relations between the two countries, and as part of this alliance, Tsar Nicholas was invited to observe the impressive display of military strength. In this image, Tsar Nicholas, holding the hand of French President Emile Loubet, is shown marvelling at the sight of over 120,000 French soldiers deployed before them. The visit concluded with a spectacular attack at the fort of Fresne-les-Reims, which is depicted on this postcard. This postcard was actually sent on the day of Tsar Nicholas' visit from Montmirail, a town located just to the southwest of Reims. The exchange of visits and protocols between the two nations marked a significant step towards peace and cooperation between Russia and France, showcasing their commitment to strengthening their alliance.
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