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GOVERNMENT ARTILLERY
Government artillery in the village of Issy during the Paris Commune Date: May 1871
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1871 Artillery Cannon Commune Issy
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the rich history of the Paris Commune with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing image of Government Artillery in the village of Issy, this puzzle offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. With exquisite detail from Mary Evans Prints Online, each piece of this challenging puzzle is a piece of the past waiting to be discovered. Assemble this historical puzzle and transport yourself back in time, piece by piece.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Village of Issy during the Paris Commune of 1871, as government artillery is deployed to quell the uprising. The Paris Commune was a brief period of revolutionary government in Paris, which lasted from March 18 to May 28, 1871. Following the Franco-Prussian War and the abdication of Napoleon III, the people of Paris took control of their city, establishing a radical socialist government. However, the new regime was met with fierce opposition from the French government and its allies. In May 1871, the Versailles army, led by General Lecomte, marched on Paris to restore order. The village of Issy, located just southwest of the city, became a key battleground in the ensuing conflict. In this image, we see government artillery being unloaded from a wagon in the village square. Soldiers in uniforms and kepis stand nearby, their faces set with determination as they prepare for battle. The villagers, many of whom had taken up arms to defend their community, watch from a distance, their expressions a mix of fear, defiance, and resignation. The cannon, with its long barrel and intricate details, dominates the scene. Its presence is a stark reminder of the violence and destruction that was to come. The village of Issy would be the site of fierce fighting, with both sides suffering heavy losses. Ultimately, the government forces were victorious, and the Paris Commune was brought to an end. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the turbulent events of 1871 and the human cost of political upheaval. It also offers a glimpse into the daily life of a French village during a time of war and revolution.
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