Picture No | 10219059 |
Date | 1871 |
Description | Hoisting the German Flag on Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian |
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Prussian troops hoisting the German flag on top of Mont Valerien, one of Paris' most important fortifications. When it fell to the Prussians the fall of Paris was one significant step closer.
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Source | Illustrated London News. 11 February 1871 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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