Obviously, the historical perception of the siege of Paris (and of the entire Franco-Prussian War) was very different in defeated France and in victorious Germany.
Each of these great nations had its own romantic view of what happened....
The Siege of Paris (Oil on canvas by Ernest Meissonier, 1884)
War Commemorative Medal of 1870–1871
Clasps: BEAUMONT, SEDAN, PARIS
Hi Santi,
Great threads again, thanks. I am adding a link about a consequence of this French disaster. The death of Napoleon III son in Zululand in 1879 & the end of the Napoleonic dynasty.
Death of the Prince Imperial: Zulus end Napoleonic Dynasty - Historic UK
Best Regards
Jack
Thank you very much Jack!
What an excellent contribution.
I was completely unaware of the fatal fate of the Son of Emperor Napoleon III. Another great story discovered
Regards
Santi
My pleasure Santi,
I took a chance hoping not to cut the grass under your feet.
As for he French Republicans then, they could relax.
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Regards
Jack
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