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Bombardment of Strasbourg, 24-27 August 1870, troops from Baden led by General von Werder
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Bombardment of Strasbourg, 24-27 August 1870, troops from Baden led by General von Werder
DHC379937 Bombardment of Strasbourg, 24-27 August 1870, troops from Baden led by General von Werder, published by Ch. Kreyder, Strasbourg, 1870 (colour litho) by Oberthur, E. (fl.1870); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22910974
© Sammlung Hecht / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Bombardment of Strasbourg, 24-27 August 1870" takes us back to a tumultuous period in history during the Franco-Prussian War. The image depicts the intense chaos and destruction that unfolded as troops from Baden, under the leadership of General von Werder, attacked the city. The scene is filled with billowing smoke and flames engulfing the picturesque French architecture. In the town square, civilians are seen fleeing for their lives while cannonballs rain down upon them. Amidst this turmoil, brave firemen rush to rescue those trapped amidst collapsing buildings. The iconic cathedral stands tall in defiance against this onslaught but bears witness to casualties and injuries suffered by townsfolk caught in the crossfire. Fear and panic grip every corner as people desperately seek safety from explosions and flying debris. In this illustration capturing a moment frozen in time, we see wounded individuals being tended to by medical personnel who valiantly strive to provide aid amidst such devastation. Horse-drawn carts transport injured victims away from danger while others scramble up ladders or use hoses to fight fires raging throughout the city. This powerful artwork serves as a reminder of both humanity's resilience in times of conflict and the devastating consequences war inflicts on innocent lives. It encapsulates not only historical significance but also highlights themes of courage, sacrifice, and hope amid despair.
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