Prussian guns at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, January 1871 (c1880). Artist: Unknown

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Prussian guns at the siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, January 1871 (c1880). 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.

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Size: 3948px × 2651px
Location: World,Europe,France,Île-de-France,Paris
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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