Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Fort de Montrouge. One of the fortifications of Paris, built between 1843 and 1845 in Arcueil. It was used as an artillery depot, suffering numerous Prussian bombardments. Sailors refusing to leave the fort of Montrouge. Engraving. "Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1871.

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