Attack on the Communards, Place Vendome; Paris Commune, 1871

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Attack on the Communards, Place Vendome; Paris Commune, 1871

Illustration showing the attack, by Government troops, on the Communards in the Place Vendome, 1871. This was one of the last pockets of Communard resistance against the French Army, finally falling on 23rd May 1871

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1871 23rd Attack Communard Communards Commune Falling Finally Pockets Resistance Vendome

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful illustration captures the final moments of the Paris Commune uprising in 1871, as Government troops, led by General Lecomte de Lannes, launched a decisive attack on the Communards in the Place Vendome. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that came to power in Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, when the city was besieged by the Prussian army. The Communards, who were mainly working-class people, sought to establish a socialist state and redistribute wealth. However, their rule was short-lived. In May 1871, the French Army, under the command of General Mac-Mahon, began to reclaim control of Paris. The Battle of the Seine, which took place from May 10 to May 21, saw intense fighting in the streets of the city. By May 21, the Communards were cornered in the Place Vendome, a large square known for its grandiose architecture and monuments. The illustration shows the final assault on the Communards in this iconic location. The Government troops, armed with rifles and bayonets, charge towards the Communards, who are shown hiding behind barricades and firing back. The chaos and destruction of the battle are evident in the background, with smoke rising from the buildings and debris scattered on the ground. The fall of the Communards in the Place Vendome marked the end of the Paris Commune. On May 23, 1871, the last pockets of resistance were crushed, and the French Army regained control of Paris. The events of the Paris Commune would go down in history as a significant moment in the social and political upheaval of the late 19th century. This illustration is a poignant reminder of the intensity and violence of the conflict, as well as the determination of the people involved.

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