SIEGE OF PARIS A Parisienne dresses up in a fancy uniform

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SIEGE OF PARIS A Parisienne dresses up in a fancy uniform

SIEGE OF PARIS A Parisienne dresses up in a fancy uniform and takes up arms against the Prussians - she is perhaps another Jeanne d Arc ? asks the caption Date: 1871

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1871 Asks Caption Dresses Fancy Franco Jeanne Parisienne Prussian Prussians Siege Takes

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Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Siege of Paris in 1871, a Parisienne defiantly dons a fancy uniform, taking up arms against the encroaching Prussian forces. With the city under siege and the French government in exile, ordinary citizens were called upon to join the National Guard and defend their homeland. This courageous woman, dressed in an elegant uniform reminiscent of the iconic Joan of Arc, stands as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Parisians during this pivotal moment in history. The Siege of Paris, which lasted from September 1870 to January 1871, marked the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the beginning of the Paris Commune. This evocative image captures the determination and resilience of the Parisian people in the face of adversity, as they refused to surrender their city to the Prussians without a fight.

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