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"Remembering the War of 1870: The Siege of Paris and its Impact" In the year 1870, a fierce conflict known as the Franco-Prussian War engulfed Europe

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Leon Gambetta depart for Tours sur l Armand-Barbes on October 7

Leon Gambetta depart for Tours sur l Armand-Barbes on October 7
JLJ4590838 Leon Gambetta depart for Tours sur l Armand-Barbes on October 7, 1870 in Montmartre The politician Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) left Paris in a hot air balloon

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Croix de la Legion d Honneur. 1870 Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur

Croix de la Legion d Honneur. 1870 Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur
JLJ4660351 Croix de la Legion d Honneur. 1870 Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Croix de la Legion d Honneur)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Screening of microfilmees on central telegraphy in November 1870 Painting by Jules Didier

Screening of microfilmees on central telegraphy in November 1870 Painting by Jules Didier
JLJ4659179 Screening of microfilmees on central telegraphy in November 1870 Painting by Jules Didier (1831-1892) and Jacques Guiaud (1811-1876). 1870 Sun

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Franco-Prussian War: The Siege and the Bombardment of Paris, 1870 (engraving)

Franco-Prussian War: The Siege and the Bombardment of Paris, 1870 (engraving)
LRI4675848 Franco-Prussian War: The Siege and the Bombardment of Paris, 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Battle of Worth, on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War

Battle of Worth, on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War
LRI4675826 Battle of Worth, on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War (Engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The ball. Inscription on the frame: 'The city of Paris invested entrusts to the air

The ball. Inscription on the frame: "The city of Paris invested entrusts to the air
JLJ4675605 The ball. Inscription on the frame: " The city of Paris invested entrusts to the air its call to France". A woman holding a bayonet shows a balloon in the sky

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Prussian war: an ambulance installed on the esplanade to treat the wounded in 1870 in

Prussian war: an ambulance installed on the esplanade to treat the wounded in 1870 in
LRI4672339 Prussian war: an ambulance installed on the esplanade to treat the wounded in 1870 in Metz (engraving) by French School

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 77, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875)

La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 77, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875)
ICA4935418 La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 77, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875): News of the War - Medical, Medicine, Health, War 1870-1871, Postal Mail

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870-1871: view of the Battle of Froeschwiller (or Reischoffen

War of 1870-1871: view of the Battle of Froeschwiller (or Reischoffen
JLJ4651658 War of 1870-1871: view of the Battle of Froeschwiller (or Reischoffen) and the charge of the battleships, 6/08/1870 (revival of Woerth). Engraving of the 19th century. Paris, B.N

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Scene of bombing in Paris by Prussian armies in January 1871 War of 1870-1871

Scene of bombing in Paris by Prussian armies in January 1871 War of 1870-1871
JLJ4564376 Scene of bombing in Paris by Prussian armies in January 1871 War of 1870-1871: the siege of Paris by the Prussian army. Painting by Henri Felix Philippoteaux (1815-1884). Dim

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) French politician, proclaimed '

Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) French politician, proclaimed "
XEE4151199 Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) French politician, proclaimed " Liberator of the territory" at a sitting in the Chamber of Deputes, in Versailles

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 - Arrest of Juliette Dodu by the Prussians - Post office woman worker

War of 1870 - Arrest of Juliette Dodu by the Prussians - Post office woman worker
XEE4158876 War of 1870 - Arrest of Juliette Dodu by the Prussians - Post office woman worker, she intercepted English telegrams. August 1896

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Portrait Of Victor Hugo, Seated With Granddaughter Jeanne - engraving from '

Portrait Of Victor Hugo, Seated With Granddaughter Jeanne - engraving from "
XEE4160839 Portrait Of Victor Hugo, Seated With Granddaughter Jeanne - engraving from " The Terrible Year" (" The Terrible Year")

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Battleships? Theres no more! A generals response to an officer who was claiming

Battleships? Theres no more! A generals response to an officer who was claiming
XEE4191192 Battleships? Theres no more! A generals response to an officer who was claiming reinforcement at the Battle of Reischoffen, known for his heavy duty in 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Monument elevated to commemorate the heroic charges of Floing and Illy (Isly

Monument elevated to commemorate the heroic charges of Floing and Illy (Isly
XEE4176353 Monument elevated to commemorate the heroic charges of Floing and Illy (Isly) during the Battle of Sedan in 1870 in the Ardennes

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in 'L

Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in "L
LSE4107886 Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in " L Eclipse" of 07/08/1870 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Wagner)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 - reproduction in extenso

Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 - reproduction in extenso
LSE4104640 Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 - reproduction in extenso by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 - reproduction in extenso)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: France invaded in 1870 (a soldier dead on the battlefield) - in '

France invaded in 1870 (a soldier dead on the battlefield) - in "
LSE4095543 France invaded in 1870 (a soldier dead on the battlefield) - in " Petite histoire de France" by Jacques Bainville, ed

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The pot of earth and the pot of iron by Mignon. Cover of 'L Eclipse'

The pot of earth and the pot of iron by Mignon. Cover of "L Eclipse"
LSE4089911 The pot of earth and the pot of iron by Mignon. Cover of " L Eclipse" from 21/01/1872 (France kicking Prussia)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 70, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875)

La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 70, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875)
ICA4935352 La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 70, 1870 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875): Le chant du depart - Guerre 1870-1871, Patriotisme - Bleuet by Hadol

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: the Cover of Le Grelot, no 43, 1872-2-4 - Commune de Paris / Guerre / Siege, Germany Prussia

the Cover of Le Grelot, no 43, 1872-2-4 - Commune de Paris / Guerre / Siege, Germany Prussia
ICA4873844 the Cover of Le Grelot, no 43, 1872-2-4 - Commune de Paris/Guerre/Siege, Germany Prussia, Impots, Siege de Paris - Bismarck by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); Photo eCaricadoc; French

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print)

Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print)
LRI4675851 Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War: " The desastre of Sedan)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Solemn presentation of the medal of 1870-1871 to the town hall of Montrouge to Melanie

Solemn presentation of the medal of 1870-1871 to the town hall of Montrouge to Melanie
XEE4187526 Solemn presentation of the medal of 1870-1871 to the town hall of Montrouge to Melanie Renouard and Madame Renon who volunteered during the Year Terrible who helped French soldiers fight

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: L Armee de l Est by Eugene Sergent, dit Grenest

L Armee de l Est by Eugene Sergent, dit Grenest
JLJ4628900 L Armee de l Est by Eugene Sergent, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870 -1871)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled

The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled
JLJ4628769 The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870-1871)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Armee of the Loire by Eugene Sergent, known as Grenest

The Armee of the Loire by Eugene Sergent, known as Grenest
JLJ4631929 The Armee of the Loire by Eugene Sergent, known as Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870 -1871): Francs shooters French fighter under wood

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870: The Capture of Wissembourg (Battle of Weissenburg

War of 1870: The Capture of Wissembourg (Battle of Weissenburg
XEE4180655 War of 1870: The Capture of Wissembourg (Battle of Weissenburg) between the soldiers of the Prussian army and the French on August 4, 1870. Engraving of the end of the war

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled

The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled
JLJ4629261 The Eastern Armee of Eugene Sergeant, dit Grenest, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927) (Franco-German War; campaign of 1870 -1871): January 1871-Arcey

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Franco-Prussian War of 1870: 'The Battle of Laigny on December 2

Franco-Prussian War of 1870: "The Battle of Laigny on December 2
JLJ4590699 Franco-Prussian War of 1870: " The Battle of Laigny on December 2, 1870" Painting by Charles Castellani (1838-1913) 19th century Paris, Musee de l Armee by Castellani

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870: political interview between Chancellor Bismarck (1815-1898)

War of 1870: political interview between Chancellor Bismarck (1815-1898)
JLJ4587142 War of 1870: political interview between Chancellor Bismarck (1815-1898), Jules Favre (1809-1880) and Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877). Engraving around 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 against Prussia: 'assault of a cemetery by regular troops in May

War of 1870 against Prussia: "assault of a cemetery by regular troops in May
JLJ4650541 War of 1870 against Prussia: " assault of a cemetery by regular troops in May 1871" Painting by Gustave Boulanger (1824-1888) 1871 Sun. 0, 49x0, 65 m

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Episode of the war of 1870 - 1871 between France and Prussia

Episode of the war of 1870 - 1871 between France and Prussia
XEE4176526 Episode of the war of 1870 - 1871 between France and Prussia: the bridge of Fontenoy on Moselle after the explosion and the village of Fontenoy on Moselle fire by the Germans. Engraving

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Battle of Saint - Privat on August 18, 1870. Image of Epinal of the 19th century

Battle of Saint - Privat on August 18, 1870. Image of Epinal of the 19th century
XEE4411618 Battle of Saint - Privat on August 18, 1870. Image of Epinal of the 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Saint - Privat on August 18)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 between France and Prussia. Battle of the Gravelotte

War of 1870 between France and Prussia. Battle of the Gravelotte
XEE4409456 War of 1870 between France and Prussia. Battle of the Gravelotte (or Battle of Saint Privat or Saint Privat), August 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 between France and Prussia: The Battle of Sedan

War of 1870 between France and Prussia: The Battle of Sedan
XEE4409455 War of 1870 between France and Prussia: The Battle of Sedan, Emperor Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873) is taken prisoner, 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 between France and Prussia: the Battle of Champigny or the Battle of Villiers

War of 1870 between France and Prussia: the Battle of Champigny or the Battle of Villiers
XEE4409439 War of 1870 between France and Prussia: the Battle of Champigny or the Battle of Villiers from 30/11 to 02/12/1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Battle of Sedan, War of 1870: General Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)

The Battle of Sedan, War of 1870: General Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)
XEE4408848 The Battle of Sedan, War of 1870: General Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), King of Prussia escorted Emperor Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873) who was taken prisoner

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 - Paris headquarters: the melting of the canon 'Petity Moniteur'

War of 1870 - Paris headquarters: the melting of the canon "Petity Moniteur"
XEE4166354 War of 1870 - Paris headquarters: the melting of the canon " Petity Moniteur", financed by the readers of the newspaper, in the workshops of Messrs. Broquin and Laine in Paris

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Prussian ship the 'Teutonia'in the port of Hamburg in Germany

The Prussian ship the "Teutonia"in the port of Hamburg in Germany
XEE4166338 The Prussian ship the " Teutonia" in the port of Hamburg in Germany. French soldiers were held prisoner in the War of 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870: Interview between Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) and Jules Favre (1809-1880

War of 1870: Interview between Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) and Jules Favre (1809-1880
XEE4165938 War of 1870: Interview between Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) and Jules Favre (1809-1880) who decided on the breakdown of negotiations concerning the armistice with Germany

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today

War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today
XEE4165934 War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today, Gare d Austerlitz), Paris, 1870 - Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'707 of October 29

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: War of 1870: portrait of Jules Marie Ladreit de La Charriere (1806-1870), French soldier

War of 1870: portrait of Jules Marie Ladreit de La Charriere (1806-1870), French soldier
XEE4165925 War of 1870: portrait of Jules Marie Ladreit de La Charriere (1806-1870), French soldier. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'714 of 17 December 1870

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Le oven a Chaux - Episode of the Battle of Champigny (02 / 12 / 1870) by Alphonse de Neuville

Le oven a Chaux - Episode of the Battle of Champigny (02 / 12 / 1870) by Alphonse de Neuville
XEE4114617 Le oven A Chaux - Episode of the Battle of Champigny (02/12/1870) by Alphonse de Neuville. Engraved by Lieutenant Colonel Rousset from " General History of the German Franco

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: Napoleon III went to King William the day after Sedan

Napoleon III went to King William the day after Sedan
LSE4104530 Napoleon III went to King William the day after Sedan. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Imperatrice leaving the Tuileries on September 4, 1870 (cliche Flament)

The Imperatrice leaving the Tuileries on September 4, 1870 (cliche Flament)
LSE4094843 The Imperatrice leaving the Tuileries on September 4, 1870 (cliche Flament) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageWar Of 1870 Collection: The Gambetta ascent, October 3, 1870: the mail left during the siege of Paris

The Gambetta ascent, October 3, 1870: the mail left during the siege of Paris
LSE4110399 The Gambetta ascent, October 3, 1870: the mail left during the siege of Paris by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gambetta ascent, October 3)



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"Remembering the War of 1870: The Siege of Paris and its Impact" In the year 1870, a fierce conflict known as the Franco-Prussian War engulfed Europe, leaving an indelible mark on history. One of its most significant events was the infamous Siege of Paris, which lasted from September 19th, 1870 to January 28th, 1871. As armies clashed and tensions escalated between France and Prussia, Paris found itself at the center stage of this brutal war. The city's ramparts became a battleground where soldiers fought valiantly for their respective nations. On those very ramparts stood brave men who witnessed firsthand the horrors that unfolded during those long months. The siege brought immense suffering to both sides. With supplies dwindling and hunger gripping its inhabitants, Paris endured unimaginable hardships. But amidst despair emerged resilience; ordinary citizens displayed unwavering determination in their fight for survival against overwhelming odds. Meanwhile, outside the walls of Paris, Prussian forces tightened their grip around the city. Their relentless bombardment aimed to break French spirits and force surrender. Yet despite facing constant shelling and deprivation within their besieged home, Parisians refused to yield. The Siege of Paris not only tested human endurance but also showcased technological advancements in warfare. New weapons such as artillery played a pivotal role in shaping battle strategies during this conflict—a glimpse into what future wars would entail. Finally, after four grueling months under siege conditions—marked by loss and sacrifice—the war came to an end with France's defeat in January 1871. This devastating outcome reshaped European politics while igniting nationalist sentiments across France—an aftermath that reverberated through subsequent generations. Today we remember those dark days when blood stained these historic streets—the War of 1870 forever etched into our collective memory as a reminder of humanity's capacity for destruction and resilience alike.