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Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram during the night of 5-6 July 1809, (1921)
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Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram during the night of 5-6 July 1809, (1921)
Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram during the night of 5-6 July 1809, (1921). Napoleon la veille de Wagram. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), silhouetted against the campfire, is surrounded by his generals and military staff including Marmont, Davout, Oudinot, Macdonald and Massena. In the background, Berthier writes the orders. The battle, fought at Wagram (Austria), ended in a costly but decisive victory for Napoleons French and allied army against the Austrian army under the command of Archduke Charles of Austria-Teschen. Engraving by Guttenberg after the drawing from life by Benjamin Zix, and the painting by Roehn in the palace of Versailles, France. From " Napoleon", by Raymond Guyot, [H. Floury, Paris, 1921]
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Napoleon's Bivouac on the Battlefield of Wagram - A Glimpse into History
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. This photo print, taken in 1921, transports us back to the night of 5-6 July 1809, during one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most significant military campaigns. Silhouetted against a crackling campfire, we see the iconic figure of Napoleon himself surrounded by his trusted generals and military staff. Among them are Marmont, Davout, Oudinot, Macdonald, and Massena - names that resonate with power and strategic brilliance. In the background stands Berthier diligently transcribing orders as Napoleon orchestrates his plans for victory. The scene captures not only the intensity but also the camaraderie shared among these formidable leaders amidst the darkness of war. The Battle of Wagram was a pivotal moment in history - a costly yet decisive triumph for Napoleon's French and allied army against Archduke Charles' Austrian forces. This engraving by Guttenberg beautifully brings to life Benjamin Zix's original drawing and Roehn's painting displayed at Versailles Palace. As we gaze upon this image from Raymond Guyot's book "Napoleon" we cannot help but be transported to an era where empires clashed on vast battlefields. It serves as a reminder of both the grandeur and brutality that defined Napoleonic warfare. Through this photograph print, Heinrich Guttenberg allows us to witness firsthand an intimate moment in history when great minds strategized under flickering flames. It is a testament to their dedication and resilience that shaped nations and left an indelible mark on our collective memory.
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