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Wilhelm I / Sedan Battle
Emperor Napoleon III of France surrenders to Kaiser Wilhelm of Prussia the day after the battle of Sedan, conceding defeat in the Franco-Prussian War Date: 2 September 1870
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1797 1888 Iiis Kaiser Napoleon Prussia Receiving Sedan Surrender Wilhelm
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This striking photograph captures a pivotal moment in European history: the surrender of Emperor Napoleon III of France (1808-1873) to Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia (1797-1888) on September 2, 1870, following the Battle of Sedan. The Franco-Prussian War, which began in July 1870, marked the end of the Second French Empire and the beginning of the German Empire. Napoleon III, dressed in a dark military uniform with a red sash, is seen bowing before Wilhelm I, who is seated on a white horse and wearing a red and gold Prussian military uniform. The defeated French emperor's hands are raised in submission, while Wilhelm I holds a sword in one hand and a white flag in the other. The Prussian king's horse is led by a soldier, and the scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees. The Battle of Sedan, fought on September 1, 1870, resulted in a decisive victory for the Prussian army, which outmaneuvered the French forces and encircled the French army, leading to Napoleon III's capture. The surrender of the French emperor marked the end of the war and the beginning of a new era in European politics. This photograph, taken in 1888, is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Sedan Battle and the fall of the Second French Empire. The image has been preserved and passed down through the years, offering a glimpse into the past and the political and military events that shaped Europe in the late 19th century.
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