Franco Prussian War Collection (page 63)

Franco-Prussian War: Metz before the siege, France

Franco-Prussian War: Plan of the fortress of Metz and environment, France

Franco-Prussian War: The 52nd Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Vionville on 16 August 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: The battle of Bazeilles, France

Franco-Prussian War: Bellevue Palace at Sedan, where the meeting between king William and Napoleon took place, France

Franco-Prussian War: The hijacked French camp at Beaumont on 30 August 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: The latest war machine. Armored batteries, applied before Paris, France

Franco-Prussian War: Fight in Bazeilles. The last cartridge. Of de Neuville, France

Franco-Prussian War: General Vinoy, commander of the troops in Paris, France

Franco-Prussian War: View of the soap factory in Le Bourget during their occupation 11-3 clock in the afternoon on October 29, 1870 by the franctireurs of the press and Friends of France

The Franco-Prussian War: the Germans in Orleans: Friendly Advances, France, 1871

The Franco-Prussian War: Two Hundred Miles through France on a Limber Waggon, Cercottes, Beaugency, Chevilly, Foinard, Etampes, Artenay, Montihery, 1871

The Franco-Prussian War: the Horrors of War: on the Road to Beaugency, France, 1871

Franco-Prussian War, French infantry
France, 19th century, Franco-Prussian War - French infantry, detail

Franco-Prussian War Winter uniforms of the Prussian army
Germany, 19th century, Franco-Prussian War. Winter uniforms of the Prussian army

Franco-Prussian War Prussian General Staff: Friedrich Karl of Prussia, Friedrich III, William I, Otto von Bismarck
Germany, 19th century, Franco-Prussian War. Prussian General Staff: Friedrich Karl of Prussia, Friedrich III, William I, Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke

Wounded soldiers in a church at Sedan after the battle, 1 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War
BATTLE OF SEDAN, 1870. Wounded soldiers in a church at Sedan after the battle, 1 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Discussing the Franco-Prussian War at a German beer saloon in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870
NEW YORK: SALOON, 1870. Discussing the Franco-Prussian War at a German beer saloon in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870

Nikolay Pirogov, Russian surgeon
Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), Russian surgeon and teacher. Pirogov was a pioneering battlefield surgeon and one of the most famous doctors in Russia

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The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes. As tensions escalated, the map of Prussia in 1872 revealed a nation poised for expansion. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a turning point as Count Otto von Bismarck orchestrated the unification of various German states. One cannot discuss this war without mentioning Alsace-Lorraine, an area hotly contested between France and Germany. A map from 1880 highlights its significance as both sides sought to assert their dominance over this strategic region. Amidst the chaos, Paris Commune emerged as a radical socialist government challenging traditional power structures. Meanwhile, fragments of the Panorama depicted intense battles like Rezonville where soldiers fought bravely for their respective nations. Innovations in weaponry played a crucial role during this conflict; one such example was the Needle Gun Of Dreyse which revolutionized warfare tactics. At war councils held at Versailles Prefecture on December 6th, 1870, military strategists devised plans that would shape the outcome of battles. Medical advancements also came to prominence with Nikolay Pirogov's contributions as a Russian surgeon treating wounded soldiers on both sides. His expertise saved countless lives amidst the horrors of war. As hostilities intensified further, maps detailing territories transferred to Germany after its victory showcased how borders were redrawn forever altering Europe's geopolitical landscape. Episode from Vionville battle exemplified fierce clashes between French and Prussian forces while depicting individual acts of heroism amid chaos and destruction. Finally, no account would be complete without acknowledging the Siege of Paris lasting from September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871 - an event that encapsulated desperation and resilience within city walls under siege by German forces.