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Events / Napoleonic WarBATTLE OF JENA Murat leads the French cavalry to victory against the Prussians
Battle of Ligny / NapoleonGneisenau at the battle of LIGNY, where Napoleon defeats Bluchers Prussians
Killing an Elephant for food, Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 18Illustration showing the killing of an elephant, in the Jardin des Plantes, for food during the Siege of Paris in the winter of 1870-1
Napoleon at Battle of EylauBattle of Eylau - Napoleon defeats the Prussians and Russians
Battle of MaciejowiceThe Russians and Prussians defeat the leader of the insurrection, Kosciuszko, and his forces at the battle of Maciejowice
Schleswig-Holstein Question. The First Schleswig War (1848-1)Schleswig-Holstein Question. The First Schleswig War or Three Years War (1848-1851). Fighting between the Danes and Prussians at the Battle at Kolding on April 23, 1849
POLISH INSURRECTION 1794KOSCIUSKO'S OATH An incident of the Polish Insurrection: Kosciusko vows to drive the Russians, Prussians and Austrians out of Poland or die trying. Date: 1794
DEFILES DE L ARGONE The French in combat with the invading Prussians Date: September 1792
The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin, the altar as a food-store... Date: 1-3 March 1871
Three Hussars ride down the Champs Elysees Date: 1 March 1871
SIEGE OF PARIS A Parisienne dresses up in a fancy uniform and takes up arms against the Prussians - she is perhaps another Jeanne d Arc ? asks the caption Date: 1871
BATTLE OF TORGAU Friedrich der Grosse personally leads his Prussians to attack the Austrian rear; though repulsed, Ziethen later turns defeat into victory Date: 3 November 1760
When news arrives that the Prussians are attacking Verdun, the Garde Nationale leaves Paris to defend the country, while crowds cheer them on the Pont Neuf Date: September 1792
National Guard camping in the Luxembourg GardensUnits of the National Guard camping in the Luxembourg Gardens, during manoevres in preparation for forthcoming action against the Prussians or the Republicans. Date: 9-10 May 1870
Interior of the Gun-Boat La Commune; Paris Commune 1871The interior of the Communard gun-boat La Commune, shown equipped with cannon, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The second siege of Paris in 1871 was caused by civil war
BATTLE AMIENS 1870Battle of Amiens during the Franco-Prussian War: the Prussians 44th regiment attacks a rail embankment at Villers Bretonneux Date: 23 December 1870
NAPOLEON AT MONTEREAUHe himself aims the guns at the Prussians, during the battle of Montereau Date: 18 February 1814
SCHWANN, Theodor (1810 - 1882). German physiologist, anatomist and naturalist. He developed the cell theory. Oil
Austro-Prussian War. 1866Austro-Prussian War. Parade of troops in the Market Square in Nuremberg during the occupation of the city by the Prussians in 1866. Painting by Louis Braun (1836-1916)
VON SAVIGNY, Friedrich Karl (1779 - 1861). German jurist. Oil
Russian Propaganda postcard - German Cockroaches" The Prussians" A Russian propaganda postcard from WWI era, depictng Russian soldiers driving out the German menace, depicted as cockroaches
Friedr Wilh Von BulowFRIEDRICH WILHELM von BULOW Graf von Dennewitz, Prussian military commander, took part in the battle of Waterloo when the Prussians, assisted by British, defeated Napoleon. Date: 1755 - 1816
Battle Plan / WaterlooA battle plan for Waterloo. Red= English and Belgians Green= Prussians Blue= French Date: 1815
Napoleon at Jena (VernetBATTLE OF JENA Napoleon reviews his men before they go into battle against the Prussians; their victory will give Napoleon command over all Prussia Date: 14 October 1806
Valmy (Vernet Mono)BATTLE OF VALMY The French Revolutionary Army, under Dumouriez, defeat the Prussians under the duke of Braunschweig Date: 20 September 1792
Fighting in ArdennesTHE ARDENNES, on the border between France and the Netherlands, are the scene of fierce French resistance to the invading Prussians Date: September 1792
Prussians Leave France 1873The Germans finally evacuate French territory - Au revoir! Date: September 1873
Uhlan in ParisA Prussian Uhlan contemplates the Arc de Triomphe : though the Parisians feel humiliated, the Prussians remain in the city for only three days Date: 1-3 March 1871
Gaping at a PrussianAn object of great curiosity, Champs Elysees Date: 1-3 March 1871
Battle of ValmyAt the battle of VALMY, the French under Dumouriez and Kellermann defeat the Austrians and Prussians under Brunswick Date: 20 September 1792
Adalbert MurderedADALBERT, prince and bishop, seeking to convert the Prussians, is murdered by a heathen priest, but is made a saint Date: 997
WILLIAM I, Friedrich Ludwig (1797-1888). King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888). Engraving
SCHLIEMANN, Heinrich (1822-1890). German archaeologist. Discoverer of the ruins of Troy. Engraving
Thaler, silver coin with portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia (Berlin, 1828).. Coin. SPAIN. Barcelona. Numismatic Cabinet of Catalonia
Prussians Take RugenFriedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, keen to grab what he can, joins in the war between Sweden and Russia : here his forces take the island of Rugen Date: 1715
Battle of EylauIndecisive battle of EYLAU - Prussians and Russians avoid defeat by the French : here, Scharnhorsts men in action Date: 8 February 1807
Battle of Eylau (Anon)BATTLE OF EYLAU Inconclusive battle in which the French, Prussians and Russians between them lost some 35, 000 men without any appreciable gain either way Date: 8 February 1807
Charles BourbakiCHARLES DENIS SAUTER BOURBAKI French military, served in Algeria, Crimea, Italy, but less successful against the Prussians in 1870. Date: 1816 - 1897
Prussian OccupationThe Prussians, who have occupied Luxembourg, withdraw
The French Emperor visiting the French Army at Chalons; FranEngraving showing Napoleon III arriving at Chalons, to confer with his generals about the fate of his empire, on 16th August. By September 2nd 1870 the French army capitulated to the Prussians
Franco-Prussian War. The First German in ParisOn January 28th 1871 Paris capitulatd to the Prussians. The Government of National Defence, under Trochu and Gambetta, signs a 3 week armistice with Bismarck to negotiate peace
Franco-Prussian War. The Bridge at Corbeil, blown up by the FIn order to stop the Prussian advance the French troops destroyed strategically placed bridges. In early October 1870 the French were surrounded by the Prussians
Wounded French Soldiers entering Paris; Franco-Prussian WarEngraving showing French soldiers wounded in the engagement with the Prussians at Chatillon returning to Paris, 1870. This scene, on the Chausee de Maine
French Army retreating from Carignan; Franco-Prussian War, 1Engraving showing the French Army being driven out of Carignan by the Prussians on 30th August 1870. This action preceded the Battle of Sedan
The Germans entering Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian War, 187Illustration showing the capture of the French fortress of Mont Valerien by the Prussians, making the fall of Paris inevitable, during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1
A Squadron of Cavalry from General Chanzys Army; Franco-PruIllustration showing a squadron of General Chanzys cavalry during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. At the end of January 1871 General Chanzy was utterly defeated by the Prussians at Le Mans
The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven WeeIllustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866
General Ducrots Forces crossing the Marne; Franco-PrussianIllustration showing French troops, under the command of General Ducrot, crossing the Marne River to launch a counter attack against the Prussians, 29th November 1870