French advanced guard post at Creteil, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870 (1872). Artist: Auguste Bry
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French advanced guard post at Creteil, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870 (1872). 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, disease and cold until a bombardment with heavy siege guns led to its surrender on 28 January 1871. From a private collection.
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Creator
- Auguste Bry, attributed to: French: Artist, printmaker
After
- Clement-Auguste Andrieux: French: Artist, painter
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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events
History & Politics War & Military Wartime
History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment
History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4438x3937
File Size : 51,189kb
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- C214780.tif
- 0510001214
- 1-154-334
- 1154334
- 1214
- C214780.tif
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