Franco-Prussian War. The Streets of Strasbourg during the S
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Franco-Prussian War. The Streets of Strasbourg during the S
Between August the 4th and 6th 1870 Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia defeated French Marshal MacMahon at Worth and Weissenburg, pushing him out of Alsace and surrounding Strasbourg. This scene at Strasbourg of damaged buildings and families under fire vividly captures the impact of the war on ordinary people
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Alsace Captures Damaged Defeated Families Franco Frederick Impact Macmahon Marshal Ordinary Prussia Prussian Pushing Strasbourg Surrounding Weissenburg Worth Vividly
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This powerful print captures the devastation and chaos of the Franco-Prussian War in Strasbourg during August 1870. Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia's victory over French Marshal MacMahon at Worth and Weissenburg pushed him out of Alsace, surrounding the city and plunging its streets into turmoil.
The scene depicted shows damaged buildings, smoke rising from fires, and families caught in the crossfire. It vividly illustrates the impact of war on ordinary people, highlighting their struggles and suffering amidst the conflict.
As history unfolded between August 4th and 6th, 1870, Strasbourg became a battleground where lives were forever changed by violence and destruction. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, capturing moments of fear, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Through this historical photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, we are transported back to a time when nations clashed and individuals bore witness to both triumphs and tragedies on the streets of Strasbourg. The import of this moment is not lost as we reflect on how warfare shapes communities and reshapes lives for generations to come.
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