The Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard
The Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. The Provisional Government of National Defence was set up after the French defeat at Sedan. It was headed by General Trochu, Leon Gambetta and Jules Favre. This image was sent to the Illustrated London News by balloon post from besieged Paris
Picture No
10219073
Media ID
45995643
Size
5979px x 4046px
(4.2MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustrated London News. 1870. p 465. By CJ Staniland
Date
1870
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Favre Gambetta Provisional Reviewing Sedan Trochu
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