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Fine Art Print : Sectional Plan of French Mitrailleuse, c1872. Creator: Unknown
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Sectional Plan of French Mitrailleuse, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Sectional Plan of French Mitrailleuse (with the Cartridges in the Barrels and the Closer screwed home), c1872. Diagram of machine gun used by the French army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The mitrailleuse was a type of volley gun that could fire rounds at once or in rapid succession. From " The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872]
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1870 1871 Ammunition Artillery Bamp W Bullet Bullets Cartridge Diagram Equipment Franco Prussian War H M Hozier Henry Montague Henry Montague Hozier Hozier Machine Gun Mackenzie Mechanism Mitrailleuse Sir Henry Montagu Hozier William Mackenzie Cartridges
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intricacies of historical military engineering with our Fine Art Print of the Sectional Plan of the French Mitrailleuse from Heritage Images. This captivating print, created circa 1872, showcases an enlightening diagram of the French army's formidable machine gun used during the Franco-Prussian War. Delve into the unknown and bring a piece of military history into your home or office with this exquisite, unknown creator work of art. Order now and let the story of the Mitrailleuse unfold.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.4cm (21" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a sectional plan of the French Mitrailleuse, dating back to 1872. The creator of this remarkable diagram remains unknown, but its historical significance cannot be understated. Taken from Captain H. M. Hozier's book "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences" this image offers a glimpse into the weaponry used by the French army during the intense conflict that unfolded between 1870 and 1871. The Mitrailleuse depicted in this print was an innovative machine gun employed by France during the war against Prussia. Its unique design allowed for firing rounds simultaneously or in rapid succession, making it a formidable weapon on the battlefield. This intricate engraving reveals not only the inner workings of this deadly firearm but also highlights the cartridges loaded within its barrels. As we delve into history through this photograph, we are transported to a time when warfare relied heavily on technological advancements such as these devastating weapons. The detailed depiction of ammunition mechanisms provides insight into how military strategies were evolving during that era. Preserved by William Mackenzie in London, this print serves as a testament to Sir Henry Montagu Hozier's meticulous documentation of one of history's most significant conflicts. It is through images like these that we can appreciate both the ingenuity and destructive power unleashed upon battlefields throughout nineteenth-century Europe.
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