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Toppled equestrian statue of Wilhelm I, Metz, France, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Toppled equestrian statue of Wilhelm I, Metz, France, 1918, (c1920). What Alsatians did to the Statue of William I at Metz: the memorial overturned by the inhabitants on the entry into the town of the French troops. The city of Metz, which had been annexed into the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine by Germany during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, was returned to France following the armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended World War I. After the defeat of Germany, a statue of German emperor Wilhelm I was removed from its plinth. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume IX, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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Toppled equestrian statue of Wilhelm I, Metz, France, 1918 - A Symbolic Act of Liberation
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. This powerful photograph captures a momentous event in history - the toppling of the equestrian statue of Wilhelm I in Metz, France. Taken around 1920 by an unknown photographer, this image showcases the aftermath of World War I and the reclaiming of French territory. The city of Metz had long been under German control since its annexation during the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. However, with the armistice signed on November 11th, 1918, marking Germany's defeat in World War I, it was finally returned to French sovereignty. In a symbolic act that reflected their newfound freedom from German rule, the inhabitants of Metz overturned this imposing memorial upon the entry into town by French troops. The statue depicted Emperor Wilhelm I - a figurehead representing German dominance over Alsace-Lorraine. This photograph serves as a testament to both victory and liberation. It encapsulates not only physical destruction but also emotional release for those who had endured years under foreign occupation. The removal of this symbol marked a turning point for Metz and its people as they embraced their reconnection with France. Preserved within "The Great World War: A History" edited by Frank A Mumby and published by The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd. , this print stands as a historical artifact capturing an important moment in time when boundaries were redrawn and national identities restored.
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