Battle Of Gravelotte Collection

After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870
1580674 After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gravelotte. Sisters of Mercy arriving on the battle field to succour the wounded.); Universal History Archive/UIG

After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870
1580729 After the Battle of Gravelotte, 1870; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gravelotte (Franco Prussian War) Sisters of Mercy arriving on the battle field to succour the wounded

Map of the Battle of Gravelotte, 18 August 1870, (c1872). Creator: R. Walker
Map of the Battle of Gravelotte, 18 August 1870, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendance of Captain Hozier, showing the enemy positions

Wounded French dragoon shooting a Prussian lancer at the Battle of Saint-Privat, Franco-Prussian War
5998712 Wounded French dragoon shooting a Prussian lancer at the Battle of Saint-Privat, Franco-Prussian War, 18 August 1870 (coloured engraving) by French School

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998710 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 16 August 1870 (coloured engraving)
5998686 Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 16 August 1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War)

An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870 (engraving)
959113 An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte, August 1870)

Scene during the Battle of Gravelotte, near Metz, storming the French Position at Sainte Mary-aux-Chenes (engraving)
2773866 Scene during the Battle of Gravelotte, near Metz, storming the French Position at Sainte Mary-aux-Chenes (engraving) by English School

The Battle of Gravelotte, Saxo Artillery attacking St Privat (engraving)
2773967 The Battle of Gravelotte, Saxo Artillery attacking St Privat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Gravelotte)

The headless horseman; An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte (engraving)
736054 The headless horseman; An incident at the Battle of Gravelotte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moltke awaiting the arrival of the German 2nd Corps at Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 18 August 1870 (chromolitho)
3621640 Moltke awaiting the arrival of the German 2nd Corps at Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 18 August 1870 (chromolitho) by German School

The Battle of Gravelotte, on 18 August, Saxon Troops attacking Sainte Marie-aux-Chenes, near St Privat (engraving)
2773858 The Battle of Gravelotte, on 18 August, Saxon Troops attacking Sainte Marie-aux-Chenes, near St Privat (engraving) by English School

The Dragoons at Gravelotte (colour litho)
2818515 The Dragoons at Gravelotte (colour litho) by Brisset, Emile (d.1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dragoons at Gravelotte. Painting by Emile Brisset. Les dragons a Gravelotte)

Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 16 August 1870 (colour litho)
6001573 Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War, 16 August 1870 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Gravelotte, Franco-Prussian War)

The Battle of Gravelotte (engraving)
2773827 The Battle of Gravelotte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Gravelotte)

Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809-1895) French Marshal during the Second French Empire at the Battles of Alma, Magenta, Solferino and Gravelotte

Emperor Wilhelm I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Wilhelm I, (1936). Kaiser Wilhelm I. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia (1797-1888) at the Battle of Gravelotte, the largest engagement of the Franco-Prussian War

The taking of Saint-Privat-la-Montagne at the Battle of Gravelotte, 1871. Private Collection

Evening of the battle of Rezonville (Gravelotte). Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard at rest, 16 Augus Artist: Detaille
Evening of the battle of Rezonville (Gravelotte). Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard at rest, 16 August 1870. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Charge of the Cuirassiers at Rezonville, 1870, (c1920). French cavalry in a scene from the Franco-Prussian War. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson

The Dragoons, Battle of Gravelotte, 18th August 1870, (1894). Scene from the battle, the largest engagement in the Franco-Prussian War. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th May 1894

Franco-Prussian War: escape to Metz of the French on the evening of the battle of Gravelotte, the 18 August 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: escape to Metz of the French on the evening of the battle of Gravelotte, the 18 August 1870, France

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"The Battle of Gravelotte: A Fierce Clash in the Franco-Prussian War" In the midst of the Franco-Prussian War, a scene unfolds at the Battle of Gravelotte that epitomizes the brutality and intensity of this conflict. The clash between French and Prussian forces on 16 August 1870 near Metz was marked by bloodshed and heroism. One vivid image captures a wounded French dragoon desperately shooting at an approaching Prussian lancer. In this colored engraving, we witness their fierce struggle for survival amidst chaos and destruction. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during this tumultuous period. The battles of the Franco-Prussian War were not confined to one location; they spread across various fronts. Another colored engraving depicts scenes from these intense encounters, showcasing soldiers engaged in combat with unwavering determination. At Sainte Mary-aux-Chenes, near St Privat, Saxo artillery relentlessly attacks as German troops storm through French positions. This engraving encapsulates the ferocity with which each side fought for dominance over strategic territories. Amidst all this turmoil, General Moltke anxiously awaits reinforcements from Germany's 2nd Corps at Gravelotte. His presence is captured in a chromolithograph that conveys his anticipation for additional troops to tip the scales in favor of his forces. A particularly haunting incident occurred during this battle - depicted in an engraving - where a headless horseman gallops through smoke-filled fields. This eerie image symbolizes not only loss but also serves as a testament to bravery displayed by soldiers who faced unimaginable horrors on that fateful day. Saxon Troops attacking Sainte Marie-aux-Chenes is another striking visual representation found within these engravings. Their relentless assault demonstrates their commitment to victory despite facing formidable resistance from entrenched French defenders. Even amidst such chaos, the dragoons at Gravelotte showcased their unwavering resolve.