Attacking the Commune

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Attacking the Commune

Forces of the Versailles government attack the Commune : artillery at Fort Valerien firing at the city. Date: April 1871

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1871 Artillery Attack Attacking Commune Firing Forces Fort Versailles Valerien

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Attacking the Commune: A Pivotal Moment in French History (April 1871) This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, specifically the assault on the Paris Commune by the Versailles government forces. The date is April 1871, and the scene unfolds at Fort Valerien, a strategic fortification overlooking the city. The photograph portrays a pivotal moment in French history as the Versailles government, under the leadership of Adolphe Thiers, launched a brutal assault on the Paris Commune, a radical socialist government that had taken control of the city in March 1871. The Commune, led by figures such as Louis Blanqui and Karl Marx, had promised to bring about a new era of social and political equality, but their rule was met with resistance from the French military and the Versailles government. In this photograph, artillery from Fort Valerien is seen firing directly into the heart of the city, marking the beginning of a brutal and bloody campaign to retake Paris. The smoke rising from the city in the background is a testament to the intensity of the battle, while the determined expression of the soldiers manning the guns conveys the seriousness of the situation. The Battle of Paris lasted for several weeks, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers. The defeat of the Paris Commune marked the end of the French Revolution and the beginning of a new era in French history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous events that unfolded in Paris during this period and the lasting impact they had on the country's political landscape.

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