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Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which baloon would take out of city
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Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which baloon would take out of city
530519 Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which baloon would take out of city and which would be released with messages to take back to Paris. Wood engraving London, 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1871 Ascent Back Balloon Ballooning Besieged Carry Dispatches East Prussia Escape Foreground Franco Prussian Franco Prussian War Franco Prussian War (1870 1871) Gare Homing Hydrogen Messages Nord Picking Pigeons Prussia Prussian Prussians Released Secrecy Siege Timbers War Of 1870 Wood (material) Wood Material
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This wood engraving from 1871 captures a moment of daring escape during the Franco-Prussian War in Paris. As night falls, a balloon is being prepared for ascent from Gare du Nord, its mission to carry vital dispatches out of the besieged city. In the foreground, men carefully pick up a basket filled with homing pigeons, which will be released with messages to take back to Paris.
The scene is shrouded in secrecy and tension as the city braces itself for conflict. The looming threat of war hangs heavy in the air as these brave individuals prepare to risk their lives for the greater good. The flickering lights of Paris provide a haunting backdrop to this dramatic moment in history.
As the balloon takes flight into the darkness, carrying hope and communication beyond enemy lines, one can only imagine the sense of urgency and determination driving those involved. This image serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience and ingenuity in times of crisis.
Through this historical print, we are transported back to a time when ordinary people were called upon to perform extraordinary acts in defense of their homeland. It is a testament to courage and sacrifice that should never be forgotten.
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