Captured German Standard
The first German Standard captured by the French is displayed in the window of the Ministry of War on the Rue St Dominique, Paris. The flag, of the German 132nd infantry regiment, was captured by the 10th battalion of Chasseurs pied at St Blaise in Alsace. The forecourt of the Ministry is guarded by soldiers to hold back the enthusiastic crowd that has gathered outside
Picture No
13991553
Media ID
45429891
Size
3800px x 4511px
(1.6MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Sphere 29 August 1914
Date
Aug-14
