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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Battle of Sedan / 1870 poster print from our Media Storehouse range of historical prints. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the decisive moment in the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War. Witness the clash between French forces led by Marshal de Mac-Mahon and General de Moltke's army, as the French are forced to surrender. Relive history with this captivating and intricately detailed poster print, perfect for adding a touch of history to any wall in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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