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The French Camp (De Failly s) at Beaumont, surprised on 30 August (engraving)
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The French Camp (De Failly s) at Beaumont, surprised on 30 August (engraving)
2773965 The French Camp (De Failly s) at Beaumont, surprised on 30 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Camp (De Failly s) at Beaumont, surprised on 30 August. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 26 November 1870.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22998344
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
30 August Beaumont Franco Prussian War Surprised
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This engraving, titled "The French Camp (De Failly's) at Beaumont, surprised on 30 August" takes us back to a significant moment in history during the Franco-Prussian War. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the intensity and chaos of war. In this scene, we are transported to Beaumont, France, where De Failly's French camp is depicted. The atmosphere is charged with surprise as the soldiers find themselves unexpectedly under attack on that fateful day of 30 August. Horses gallop frantically amidst billowing smoke and scattered debris. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving allows us to immerse ourselves in the scene. We can almost hear the shouts and cries of soldiers caught off guard as they desperately try to defend their camp against their assailants. This artwork was originally featured in the Illustrated Times on 26 November 1870, serving as a visual representation of one of many events that unfolded during this tumultuous period. It offers a glimpse into military strategy and tactics employed during wartime while also shedding light on French culture and history. As we gaze upon this historical print from Bridgeman Images' collection, let it serve as a reminder of both the bravery and devastation experienced by those involved in conflicts throughout our past.
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