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Prussian troops at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870. Artist: Unknown

Prussian troops at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870. Prussian soldiers before Paris waiting for a sortie by the besieged French. One rifleman, bayonet fixed, keeps watch while his companions enjoy a meal and a smoke on a cold, snowy winter's night. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III, the Prussians surrounded Paris on 9 September 1870. The city held out despite famine and great hardship until 28 January 1871. An attempt to break out from the city was made at Mont-Valerien on 19 January 1871, but was unsuccessful.

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Prussian troops at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870. Artist: Unknown

Caption:

Prussian troops at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870. Prussian soldiers before Paris waiting for a sortie by the besieged French. One rifleman, bayonet fixed, keeps watch while his companions enjoy a meal and a smoke on a cold, snowy winter's night. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III, the Prussians surrounded Paris on 9 September 1870. The city held out despite famine and great hardship until 28 January 1871. An attempt to break out from the city was made at Mont-Valerien on 19 January 1871, but was unsuccessful.

Technique/material:

WOOD ENGRAVING

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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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2946 x 3554 px | 30.0 MB

Print size:

24.9 x 30.1 cm | 9.8 x 11.8 in (300 dpi)

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