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| Picture No | 10219068 |
| Date | 1870 |
| Description | The Surrender of Metz; Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1. |
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Marshal Francois Bazaine's Army marching out as prisoners of war at the surrender of Metz during the Franco-Prussian War. After a siege of 70 days Bazaine's French forces surrendered to the Prussian Army. It was felt that Bazaine had not resisted enough during the siege and was later imprisoned for treason.
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| Source | Illustrated London News. 1870. p 492-3. |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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