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Additional Postmen

Huge increase in the number of postmen ! A comment on the pigeon post which employs carrier pigeons to fly messages out of Paris over the heads of besieging Prussians

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Additional Besieging Carrier Comment Employs Franco Heads Huge Increase Messages Pigeons Postmen Prussian Prussians Satirical Siege

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November 1870: A Satirical Comment on the Huge Increase in the Number of Additional Postmen Amidst the Siege of Paris Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Franco-Prussian War, the postal service in Paris continued to function, albeit in an unconventional manner. With the city under siege by the Prussian army, the traditional means of delivering mail had become impossible. Enter the 'Additional Postmen' – a clever and satirical comment on the innovative measures employed by the French Post Office during this historical event. Instead of relying on horses and carts, or even the telegraph, the postal service in Paris turned to an ancient yet effective method: carrier pigeons. In this intriguing photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we see a group of postmen, each cradling a pigeon in their hands, ready to send messages out of the besieged city. The image is a stark reminder of the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit during times of war. The number of postmen depicted in the photograph has been significantly increased to emphasize the magnitude of the effort required to keep the communication lines open. The pigeons, with their determined expressions and the weight of messages tied to their legs, symbolize the importance of information and connection during a time when physical movement was restricted. This photograph, with its historical significance, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, highlighting the resourcefulness of the French Post Office during the Siege of Paris in 1870. The use of carrier pigeons to fly messages over the heads of the besieging Prussians is a testament to the power of communication and the lengths people will go to maintain it, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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