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Street Barricades
The Communards erect barricades throughout Paris to hamper the assaults of government forces : they are scenes of bitter fighting. Date: April 1871
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1871 Assaults Barricades Bitter Communards Commune Erect Forces Hamper
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This powerful image captures the intensity and desperation of the Paris Commune uprising in April 1871. The Communards, a radical socialist and democratic political movement, had seized control of Paris from the French government following the Franco-Prussian War. In an attempt to quell the rebellion, the French military under the command of General Lecomte de Lisle laid siege to the city. The Communards, determined to defend their new government and the gains they had made during the revolution, erected barricades throughout the streets of Paris. These makeshift barriers, constructed from whatever materials were at hand, were designed to hamper the advances of the government forces and provide cover for the Communards during the bitter fighting that ensued. The scene depicted in this photograph is one of the many street battles that took place during this tumultuous period. The Communards, armed with rifles and other weapons, are seen manning the barricades, their faces set in determined expressions as they prepare to defend their position against the advancing government troops. The smoke from the gunpowder and the debris scattered across the street attest to the fierce and unrelenting nature of the conflict. The date of this photograph is April 1871, a time of great upheaval and change in French history. The events of the Paris Commune would have far-reaching consequences, shaping the political landscape of France for decades to come. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their beliefs, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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