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Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and staff, at the Review at Marquise, 1854. Creator: W Thomas
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Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and staff, at the Review at Marquise, 1854. Creator: W Thomas
Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and staff, at the Review at Marquise, 1854. Exercises of the British and French armies in northern France during the Crimean War. The manoeuvres were to consist of a regular sham battle; the enemy to be commanded by General Schramm, the Imperial troops by the Emperor in person...The sun shone gloriously bright, and thousands of bayonets glistened in its rays...A cloud of blue smoke, a flash, and a loud report, announced that the battle had commenced...An artillery officer next me was thrown violently, and his horse rolled over him: he was, happily, able to get up again...Aides-de-camp galloped to and fro on both sides...About ten yards in front of the staff rode the Emperor. His charger, a splendid dark chestnut, pawed the ground...Close behind him, also on a chestnut, in a Field-Marshal's uniform, rode his Royal Highness Prince Albert...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken by W. Thomas in 1854, depicts Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and his staff at the Review at Marquise during the Crimean War. The scene captures the excitement and tension of military maneuvers between the British and French armies in northern France. The sun shines brightly, casting long shadows and illuminating the thousands of gleaming bayonets on the ground. The maneuvers were designed as a sham battle, with the enemy commanded by General Schramm and the Imperial troops led by Emperor Napoleon III in person. The air is filled with the anticipation of battle, as evidenced by the aides-de-camp galloping to and fro on both sides. About ten yards in front of the staff, Emperor Napoleon III sits confidently on his splendid dark chestnut horse, pawing the ground with his hooves. Close behind him, also on a chestnut horse and wearing a Field-Marshal's uniform, rides his Royal Highness Prince Albert. The Emperor's presence on the battlefield adds an air of importance and gravity to the proceedings. Despite the festive atmosphere, the dangers of war were ever-present. An artillery officer nearby was thrown violently from his horse, but was fortunate enough to get up again. The sound of a loud report and a cloud of blue smoke in the distance signaled the beginning of the battle. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the military strategy and camaraderie of the time, as well as the bravery and determination of the leaders involved.
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