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The Battle of Zurich Date: 1799
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Media ID 20951843
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1799 Revolutionary Wars Zurich
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
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The Battle of Zurich, fought on September 27, 1799, was a significant engagement during the War of the Second Coalition against the French Revolutionary forces. The battle took place in the Swiss city of Zurich and was led by the Austrian and Russian army, under the command of General Melas, against the French army led by General Massena. The Austrian and Russian forces had been advancing on Zurich since the beginning of September, intending to cut off the French army's supply lines and force them to surrender. However, Massena managed to assemble a large force of around 25,000 men and launched a surprise attack on the Austrian camp near the village of Winterthur. The initial Austrian response was disorganized, and the French forces were able to make significant gains. However, Melas rallied his troops and counterattacked, driving the French back and inflicting heavy casualties. The battle raged throughout the day, with both sides suffering heavy losses. Despite the Austrian victory, the Battle of Zurich marked the end of the Austrian offensive in Switzerland. The French army was able to retreat in good order, and the Austrians were unable to pursue them effectively. The battle also marked the beginning of the decline of Austrian power in Europe and the rise of the French Republic as a military and political force. This print depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Zurich, with Austrian soldiers celebrating their victory and French soldiers retreating in the background. The scene is chaotic, with smoke rising from the battlefield and the sounds of gunfire and shouting still echoing in the air. The print captures the raw emotion and intensity of the battle, as well as the larger historical significance of the event.
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