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Photographic Print : Battle of Sedan / 1870
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Battle of Sedan / 1870
In the decisive battle of the war, French forces led by Marshal de McMahon are driven back by General de Moltkes army. The French are forced to surrender
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Media ID 620966
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Decisive Driven Forced Forces Franco Marshal Mcmahon Prussian Sedan Surrender
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Witness the pivotal moment in the Franco-Prussian War with this captivating image of "Battle of Sedan / 1870" by Mary Evans Picture Library. In this powerful photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, observe as French forces under Marshal de Mac-Mahon face defeat against General Moltke's army. The decisive battle marked the end of the French resistance, leading to the surrender of the French forces. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.4cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the decisive moment of the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War in September 1870. In the foreground, General de Wimpffen, commander of the French Second Army, is seen conferring with Marshal de Mac-Mahon, who led the French forces during the engagement. Behind them, the remnants of the French army are in disarray, with soldiers attempting to retreat or surrender in the face of the relentless Prussian advance. The Battle of Sedan was a turning point in the Franco-Prussian War, which began in July 1870 when Prussian forces invaded France. The French army, led by General de Mac-Mahon, initially held their ground against the Prussians, but were eventually driven back by the superior tactics and firepower of General Helmuth von Moltke's army. On September 1, 1870, the French forces were decisively defeated, and the Prussians captured both Mac-Mahon and Emperor Napoleon III. The defeat at Sedan marked the end of the Second French Empire and the beginning of the Third Republic. The events of the Franco-Prussian War had far-reaching consequences, leading to the unification of Germany and the strengthening of the German Empire under Prussian rule. This historical print offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history, when the balance of power on the continent was forever changed.
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