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Napoleons troops defending a telegraph tower, c1815, (c1870)
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Napoleons troops defending a telegraph tower, c1815, (c1870)
Napoleons troops defending a telegraph tower, c1815, (c1870). The incident took place shortly before Napoleons defeat at Waterloo by the allies under Wellington, 18 June 1815. Claude Chappes (1763-1805) optical telegraph station used a system of rope and pulleys operated inside the station which enabled the arms on the post to be moved into different semaphore positions. At the next station in the chain operators, using a telescope, would read the semaphore message, then pass it to the subsequent station. From Les Merveilles de la Science (The Wonders of Science), by Louis Figuier. (Paris, c1870)
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This print captures a significant moment in history - Napoleons troops defending a telegraph tower. The incident occurred in 1815, just before Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the allies under Wellington at Waterloo on June 18th. The image showcases the optical telegraph station designed by Claude Chappes, who utilized a system of rope and pulleys to manipulate semaphore positions on the post. In this scene, we witness brave French soldiers standing their ground against an attacking force, armed with guns and bayonets. The tower itself serves as a symbol of communication and strategic importance during times of war. As bullets fly through the air, these courageous men fight valiantly to protect their position. The photograph not only highlights the intensity of battle but also sheds light on the advancements in telecommunications during that era. Through semaphore signaling, messages were relayed from one station to another using telescopes for reading purposes. This historical snapshot is both visually striking and historically significant. It reminds us of the bravery displayed by soldiers defending their country while showcasing technological innovations that played crucial roles during wartime operations.
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