Franco Prussian War Collection (page 56)

Franco-Prussian War: Strasbourg after the Bombardment: the Ruins of the Library, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: the Favourite of the Regiment, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: a Prussian Battery before Metz, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: the Crown Prince Visiting the Wounded, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Scene at Nancy: the Prussians and the Populace, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Burning the Effigy of Napoleon Iii, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Bird s-Eye View of Paris and its Fortifications, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Scene at a Railway Station on the Arrival of a Train with Wounded People, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Fugitives from Woerth Riding into Hagenau, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Charge of French Cuirassiers

Franco-Prussian War: Arrival of Wounded Soldiers at Nancy, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: a Prussian Bivouac, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: French Soldiers Bathing at Nancy, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Amateur Inspection of a Soldier at Nancy, France, 1870

Franco-Prussian War: a Prussian Outpost, 1870

The Franco-prussian War: Entry Of The Prussians Into Thionville, France, 1871

Assault on the Railway Dam before Orleans by the First Bavarian Corps on 11 October 1870
ASSAULT ON THE RAILWAY DAM BEFORE ORLEANS BY THE FIRST BAVARIAN CORPS ON 11 OCTOBER 1870. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

The Troops of the 3rd Army Greet the Victor of Woerth as he Passes through Froschweiler
THE TROOPS OF THE 3RD ARMY GREET THE VICTOR OF WOERTH AS HE PASSES THROUGH FROSCHWEILER ON THE EVENING OF THE 6TH OF AUGUST

Cuirassier Attack (Bredow sche Cavalry Brigade) Near Vionville-Mars-La-Tour, on The
CUIRASSIER ATTACK (BREDOW SCHE CAVALRY BRIGADE) NEAR VIONVILLE-MARS-LA-TOUR, ON THE 6TH OF AUGUST 1870. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

Storming of the Great Barricade at the Entrance of Le Bourget by the 3rd Garde-Grenadier
STORMING OF THE GREAT BARRICADE AT THE ENTRANCE OF LE BOURGET BY THE 3RD GARDE-GRENADIER REGIMENT " QUEEN ELISABETH" ON THE 30TH OF OCTOBER, 1870

From the Battle Near Bapaume on the 3rd of January, 1871; Together the 8th Hunter Battalion
FROM THE BATTLE NEAR BAPAUME ON THE 3RD OF JANUARY, 1871; TOGETHER THE 8TH HUNTER BATTALION, THE 33RD AND 69NTH DRIVE THE FRENCH OUT OF VILLOY

Battle before Le Mans-Champagne on the 11th of January 1871. the Franco-Prussian
BATTLE BEFORE LE MANS-CHAMPAGNE ON THE 11TH OF JANUARY 1871. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

From the Battle of St. Quentin on the 19th of January 1871. German Cavalry Charging
FROM THE BATTLE OF ST. QUENTIN ON THE 19TH OF JANUARY 1871. GERMAN CAVALRY CHARGING AT A FRENCH DEFENSIVE LINE. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War

Storming of Chateaudun on the 8th of October, 1870, by the 22nd Infantry Division (43rd Brigade)
STORMING OF CHATEAUDUN ON THE 8TH OF OCTOBER, 1870, BY THE 22ND INFANTRY DIVISION (43RD BRIGADE). The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

From the Battle at Mont Valerien on the 19th of January; the First Compagnie of The
FROM THE BATTLE AT MONT VALERIEN ON THE 19TH OF JANUARY; THE FIRST COMPAGNIE OF THE 5TH BATTALION OF GORLITZER HUNTERS DEFENDS LA BERGERIE

Street Fight in Bazeilles on the First of September, 1870. the Franco-Prussian War
STREET FIGHT IN BAZEILLES ON THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER, 1870. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870. Anton Hoffmann (10)

Artillery Fight in the Battle Near Gravelotte on the 18th of August, 1870. the Franco-Prussian
ARTILLERY FIGHT IN THE BATTLE NEAR GRAVELOTTE ON THE 18TH OF AUGUST, 1870. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

From the Battle Near Amiens on the 23rd of December 1870. the Storming of the Railway
FROM THE BATTLE NEAR AMIENS ON THE 23RD OF DECEMBER 1870. THE STORMING OF THE RAILWAY DAM NEAR VILLERS BRETONNEUX BY THE 44RTHERS

Franco-Prussian War: View of Toul, France

Franco-Prussian War: surrender of Metz to Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia on 29 October 1870. From left to right: Colonel von Wichmann, General von Fransecky, General von Stiehle

Franco-Prussian War: escape to Metz of the French on the evening of the battle of Gravelotte, the 18 August 1870, France

Moltke Awaits the Second Corps on the 18th of August 1871 Near Gravelotte. the Franco-Prussian
MOLTKE AWAITS THE SECOND CORPS ON THE 18TH OF AUGUST 1871 NEAR GRAVELOTTE. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Major General von Stiehle, Chief of Staff of the second German army. Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, Germany

Franco-Prussian War: Metz before the siege, France

Franco-Prussian War: Plan of the fortress of Metz and environment, France

Franco-Prussian War: The 52nd Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Vionville on 16 August 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: The battle of Bazeilles, France

Franco-Prussian War: Bellevue Palace at Sedan, where the meeting between king William and Napoleon took place, France

Franco-Prussian War: The hijacked French camp at Beaumont on 30 August 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: The latest war machine. Armored batteries, applied before Paris, France

Franco-Prussian War: Fight in Bazeilles. The last cartridge. Of de Neuville, France

Franco-Prussian War: General Vinoy, commander of the troops in Paris, France

Franco-Prussian War: View of the soap factory in Le Bourget during their occupation 11-3 clock in the afternoon on October 29, 1870 by the franctireurs of the press and Friends of France

The Franco-Prussian War: the Germans in Orleans: Friendly Advances, France, 1871

The Franco-Prussian War: Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon, Cercottes, Beaugency, Chevilly, Foinard, Etampes, Artenay, Montihery, 1871

The Franco-Prussian War: the Horrors of War: on the Road to Beaugency, France, 1871

Franco-Prussian War, French infantry
France, 19th century, Franco-Prussian War - French infantry, detail

Franco-Prussian War Winter uniforms of the Prussian army
Germany, 19th century, Franco-Prussian War. Winter uniforms of the Prussian army

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The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes. As tensions escalated, the map of Prussia in 1872 revealed a nation poised for expansion. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a turning point as Count Otto von Bismarck orchestrated the unification of various German states. One cannot discuss this war without mentioning Alsace-Lorraine, an area hotly contested between France and Germany. A map from 1880 highlights its significance as both sides sought to assert their dominance over this strategic region. Amidst the chaos, Paris Commune emerged as a radical socialist government challenging traditional power structures. Meanwhile, fragments of the Panorama depicted intense battles like Rezonville where soldiers fought bravely for their respective nations. Innovations in weaponry played a crucial role during this conflict; one such example was the Needle Gun Of Dreyse which revolutionized warfare tactics. At war councils held at Versailles Prefecture on December 6th, 1870, military strategists devised plans that would shape the outcome of battles. Medical advancements also came to prominence with Nikolay Pirogov's contributions as a Russian surgeon treating wounded soldiers on both sides. His expertise saved countless lives amidst the horrors of war. As hostilities intensified further, maps detailing territories transferred to Germany after its victory showcased how borders were redrawn forever altering Europe's geopolitical landscape. Episode from Vionville battle exemplified fierce clashes between French and Prussian forces while depicting individual acts of heroism amid chaos and destruction. Finally, no account would be complete without acknowledging the Siege of Paris lasting from September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871 - an event that encapsulated desperation and resilience within city walls under siege by German forces.