Franco Collection (#18)

Canadian Pavilion - London Exhibition
The Canadian Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition in London, 1908. This section appears to contain stands devoted to pianos and organs

Franco-Prussian War / French military train
French military train of boats for pontoon bridges

Franco-Prussian War / Soldiers mess
Soldiers mess, in the French camp on the Moselle

Franco-British Exhibition - Canadian Pavilion
The Canadian Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition at White City in London, 1908. This section appears to contain stands devoted to transport, namely canoes and carriages

Colonel Theodore Jung / Gill
Colonel Theodore Jung (1833-1896) French army officer, author, publisher of columns in magazines (under the pseudonym Mustapha) as well as works on the Franco Prussian War of 1870-71

Franco-British Exhibition 1908
Australian Court at the Franco-British Exhibition 1908

Anatole de la Forge / Gill
Anatole de la Forge (1821-1892) French politician, Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies. Most noted for his action during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 from whence came the nickname defender

Street and house-to-house fighting. A commonplace of the struggle on the Franco-Belgian border

Prince Otto von Bismarck at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870
Engraving showing Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), the Prusso-German statesman and first Chancellor of the German Empire

Franco-Prussian War. Battle at Petit Bicetre. Grave of a Pru
Newly dug grave with make shift wooded cross. On top of the grave lies the soldiers prussian spiked helmet and 3 cannon balls

Franco-Prussian War. The Military Trumph at Berlin: Captured
Prussian Troops return to Berlin victorious at the end of the Franco-Prussian War

Franco-Prussian War. Petit Bicetre after the fight
Scene of ruined French houses, abandoned machinery and wagons after the battle at Petit Bicetre between the Prussian and the French armies

Franco-Prussian War. The First German in Paris
On January 28th 1871 Paris capitulatd to the Prussians. The Government of National Defence, under Trochu and Gambetta, signs a 3 week armistice with Bismarck to negotiate peace

Franco-Prussian War. The Mitrailleuse
The French field gun in action, on wheels, its multiple shot action is clearly visible

Franco-Prussian War. Adieu
Franch soldier taking leave of his family, wife, child and baby in an affluent middle class setting. His little girl is smaller than the soldiers rifle

Franco-Prussian War. The Bridge at Corbeil, blown up by the F
In order to stop the Prussian advance the French troops destroyed strategically placed bridges. In early October 1870 the French were surrounded by the Prussians

Franco-Prussian War. Grave of five French Soldiers at Petit
Newly dug make shift graves for 5 french soldiers with one rudimentary cross, the soldiers feet are barely covered by the earth

Franco-Prussian War. The Streets of Strasbourg during the S
Between August the 4th and 6th 1870 Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia defeated French Marshal MacMahon at Worth and Weissenburg, pushing him out of Alsace and surrounding Strasbourg

Franco-Prussian War. Bavarian Light dragoons Passing the Hea
German cavalry on hoseback, flourishing their swords and celebrating Prussian success aginst the French

Franco-Prussian War. The German Army crossing the Loire at O
The German Army crosses the Loire in the snow to occupy France

Franco-Prussian War. The Defence of Paris: Gunboats on the S
Steam driven armoured gunboat flying the french tricolour

Franco-Prussian War: balloon from Paris over Versailles
Crowds in the streets in Versailles watching balloon overhead. During the siege of Paris post came in and out of Paris by balloon and the famous escape of Leon Gambetta

Franco-Prussian War. The Bridge at Sevres
Ruined buildings and destroyed bridge following battle at Sevres. Date: 1871

Franco-Prussian War. First German Prisoners brought into Met
Bare headed Prussian soldiers are brought into Metz under guard of French soldiers dressed in bearskins and frogged and braided uniforms

Franco-Prussian War: French Infantry
A Group of French soldiers, three of whom wear uniforms with the kepi or cap. One soldier is in turkish dress of a zouave and one black soldier is also in eastern dress with a turban

Street Scene during the Bombardment of Sedan; Franco-Prussia
Engraving showing a street scene during the Battle of Sedan; the crucial battle of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870

French Defensive Outpost near Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 18
Engraving showing French Gardes Mobiles, territorial soldiers called up for the war, on patrol between Forts Bicetre and Ivry, near Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870

Hindenburg
Photograph of Marshal Paul von Hinderburg (1847-1934), sitting at a strategic map. A veteran of the Franco-Prussian War, he was recalled from retirement on the outbreak of World War I

Franco-Prussian War. Prussian soldiers destroying arms at Re
Following the Prussian victory all arms held by French people were destroyed, only Paris remained armed

Franco-Prussian War. General View of the Battle of Sedan fro
French Marshal MacMahon is defeated at Sedan on September 1st 1870, following french defeats at Worth, Weissenburg, Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte

Wounded French Soldiers entering Paris; Franco-Prussian War
Engraving showing French soldiers wounded in the engagement with the Prussians at Chatillon returning to Paris, 1870. This scene, on the Chausee de Maine

Franco-Prussian War. A Friend in Need
A Lady and her maid catch their pigeon as it returns home with a message

Franco Prussian War. Prussian barricade on the reuil Road: F
The reality of German occupation is summed up in this image of the Ffranco-Prussian war, where German soldiers control the movements of French labourers

Franco-Prussian war. Self-crowned Victors: A Sketch in the T
Prussian soldiers making victory laurel wreaths to crown their helmets.Bismarck has negotiated peace with the French

French Army retreating from Carignan; Franco-Prussian War, 1
Engraving showing the French Army being driven out of Carignan by the Prussians on 30th August 1870. This action preceded the Battle of Sedan

Franco-Prussian War. The Military Triumph at Berlin: the Sed
Monuments in Berlin to the great German victories of the Franco-Prussian War at Sedan, Metz and Strasbourg

Franco-Russian Alliance
Franco-Russian alliance

French Take Ypres 1678
The French take YPRES

The Relief of Paris at the end of the Franco-Prussian War, 1
Illustration showing the arrival of a vessel in Paris on the Seine River, carrying provisions from London for the beleagured inhabitants of Paris, 1871

The Germans entering Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian War, 187
Illustration showing the capture of the French fortress of Mont Valerien by the Prussians, making the fall of Paris inevitable, during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1

A break in the railway at Pontoise; Franco-Prussian War, 187
Illustration showing a break in the railway at Pontoise, France, 1871. After a four month siege of Paris, peace was negotiated with Bismarck

Wounded Soldiers in the Palace of Versailles; Franco-Prussia
Illustration showing the hospital set up in the Galerie of Louis XIII, in the Palace of Versailles, for the Prussian wounded soldiers during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1

Arrest of a suspected Prussian spy; Franco-Prussian War, 187
Illustration showing the arrest of suspected Prussian spy in the busy Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, during the early stages of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1

A Squadron of Cavalry from General Chanzys Army; Franco-Pru
Illustration showing a squadron of General Chanzys cavalry during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. At the end of January 1871 General Chanzy was utterly defeated by the Prussians at Le Mans

The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven Wee
Illustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866

General Ducrots Forces crossing the Marne; Franco-Prussian
Illustration showing French troops, under the command of General Ducrot, crossing the Marne River to launch a counter attack against the Prussians, 29th November 1870

The First Shell to land in Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 1870
Illustration showing a street scene with men and women at the barricades, houses destroyed and glass broken in the window panes; Franco-Prussian War

French Prisoners at Orleans Railway Station; Franco-Prussian
Illustration showing French prisoners at the railway station of Orleans, during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. Orleans was of great strategic importance to the French

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"Franco: A Historical Figure Shaping Europe's Destiny" Step into the world Bahamonde, also known as Francisco (1892-1975), a prominent figure in European history. As we delve into his life and the events surrounding him, we uncover a captivating narrative that spans across continents and epochs. Let us begin our journey in Germany, circa 1871. The map of Europe was undergoing significant changes due to the unification of Germany under Bismarck and the fall of Napoleon III's empire. These political shifts would later shape Franco's path. Fast forward to London in 1908, where the Franco-British Exhibition took place, emphasizing unity between nations. This event showcased cultural exchange and technological advancements while fostering international cooperation. Meanwhile, back in Paris during 1871, women Communards from Montmartre played an essential role during the Paris Commune uprising. Their resilience echoes throughout history as they fought for their rights amidst turbulent times. Returning to London once more with its iconic Underground plan featured at the exhibition; it symbolized progress and innovation within urban infrastructure—a testament to human ingenuity. However, not all moments were marked by unity or progress. The Last Stand of the Communards reminds us of their ultimate defeat during the Paris Commune uprising—an event etched deeply into France's collective memory. Amidst these historical events unfolds "Our Miss Gibbs, " a play penned by Adrian Ross that captivated audiences with its charm and wit—providing respite from tumultuous times through artistry. Intriguingly enough, even warfare finds its way into this tale. Witness French soldiers sniping on battlefields—a haunting reminder of conflict's harsh realities—as well as Helmut Carl Bernhard Graf von Moltke leading German forces during World War I—the embodiment of military strategy personified. Lastly, let us not forget Sedan—the turning point in Franco-Prussian War.