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Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by M. Lix. From the beginning of July the armaments for the expedition have been carried out with a rapidity rarely met with in the French dockyards. At Cherbourg, at Brest, and at Toulon the same activity has prevailed; and the preparations have assumed such proportions that, without reckoning the ordinary transport-ships scattered throughout the different stations from which troops, ammunition, or provisions are to be sent, upwards of thirty vessels of the line are engaged for the various purposes of such a distant expedition...The Ulm, the Tourville, the Ville de Lyon, and the Duquesne figured amongst the largest outfitting vessels, and each received her contingent of troops of the line, artillery, engineers, and sappers and miners, all animated by the desire to wipe away - what French arms of late have been unaccustomed to regret - the stain left upon the drapeau Francais by the unfortunate affair at Puebla. The public in France will be...impatient to hear the news of General Forey's exploits...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Preparations at Cherbourg Harbour, 1862: A Moment of French Pride and Determination before Setting Sail for Mexico This engraving, created from a sketch by M. Lix, offers a glimpse into the bustling activity at Cherbourg Harbour in 1862 as French forces prepared to embark on a significant expedition to Mexico. The image captures the sense of urgency and determination that permeated the French military as they readied their ships for departure. The French Navy, with its impressive fleet of thirty vessels of the line, was a sight to behold. Among these grand ships were the Ulm, the Tourville, the Ville de Lyon, and the Duquesne, each receiving its contingent of troops, artillery, engineers, and sappers and miners. The French public eagerly anticipated news of General Forey's exploits in Mexico, hoping to erase the memory of the humiliating defeat at Puebla that had left a stain on the French flag. The armaments for the expedition were carried out with remarkable speed, a feat rarely seen in French dockyards. Cherbourg, Brest, and Toulon were all abuzz with activity as the French prepared for this distant campaign. The public in France, filled with pride and anticipation, were eager to hear of their country's military successes and to restore French honor. This evocative image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history, as the nation prepared to assert its presence on the international stage once more.
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