Franco Collection (page 5)

Swan boats, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Exhibition Hall of Science, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

The Lake, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Hall of Science, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Plan of Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Plan of the Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

King Edward and President Fallieres, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

King Edward and President Fallieres arriving at The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Main entrance, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Main entrance, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Flip Flap at the White City Franco British Exhibition, 1908
View from the Flip Flap at the White City Franco British Exhibition in 1908

Palace of Women's Work - Franco-British Exhibition, London
Palace of Women's Work - Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. Date: 1908

The Secretary of State for War in Paris
British Secretary of State for War Leslie Hore-Belisha (1893-1957) attending a banquet of the Franco-British Association in Paris

Spain. Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos). 1940-1958. Monumental memorial dedicated by the Franco regime to the dead of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

Some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the fall of Barcelona. Straggling line of women and children marshalled by French Gardes mobiles, while crossing the frontier

KINDELAN DUANY, Alfredo (1879-1962). Spanish military man, risen up together with Franco. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Jubert Figueras Private Foundation

Cover of Diario de una Bandera by Francisco Franco. 1922
Cover of Diario de una Bandera by Francisco Franco.1922

Spanish Civil War. Nuestros caidos exigen el aplastamiento de Franco (Our dead people call for crashing Franco). Propaganda poster from the Republican side

Spain. Civil War. Parade in honour of Franco in the Main Square of Salamanca (1937). Presentation of credentials to the Generalisimo

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Last war report, broadcasted by Radio Nacional de Espana. Signed in Burgos by Francisco Franco on 1st April 1939, it ended the Second Republic and the Civil War. SPAIN

Spanish Civil War. General Cabanellas transferring the power to general Franco in Burgos on 11th October 1936

Spanish Civil War Franco Together With The Members
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). No-Do. Nationalist poster with portraits of (from up to down and from left to right): Francisco Franco, Queipo del Llano, Mola and Primo de Rivera

Spain. Civil War. General Francisco Francisco (middle) with Generals Cavalcanti (left) and Mola (right) at the streets of Burgos (August 1936). SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Gloria a los que derramaron su sangre por Espana y por su Caudillo Franco (Glory to Those Who Shed Their Blood for Spain and His Leader Franco)

Albert Schweitzer, theologian, organist and physician
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), Franco-German (Alsatian) theologian, organist, philosopher and physician. Seen here playing the organ, with a stained glass window behind him. Date: circa 1950

Schweitzer Albert 1875 1965 Franco French German
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Jumbo's joy in the hot weather: Elephants shooting the chute at the Franco-British Exhibition held at White City, London 1908 Date: 1908

King Juan Carlos I of Spain (b 1938). He became King in November 1975, following the death of the dictator General Franco. Seen here in military uniform. Date: circa 1970s

Flip-Flap ride at the Franco-British Exhibition 1908
The Flip-Flap ride with compartments that swung horizontally holding fifty people, held at Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush, London. Date: 1908

Children of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain
Photographic postcard showing the three eldest children of King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and Queen Ena of Spain (1887-1969)

French Soldiers Cutting Dead Horses Franco Prussian
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Zulu war. Death of Prince Imperial. The Prince's toy railway
Sketch taken during Franco-Prussian war of Prince's playthings. The death of the Prince Imperial during the Zulu war was treated with great sentimentality by the ILN. Date: 1879

Showing men, formerly soldiers of the Republican Army, who became refugees at the end of the Spanish Civil War, in Perthus, France

A group of Spanish refugees, at the end of the Spanish Civil War, in Perthus, France. When the Nationalist Army finally won the Spanish Civil War, in 1939

Nationalist Artillery; Spanish Civil War, 1939
Photograph showing a battery of 15.5 cm howitzers, used by the Nationalist army during their offensive against Catalonia; Spanish Civil War, 1939

Map of Spain showing the situation at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, July 1936. The heaviest fighting in July took place in the places underlined on the map: Madrid, Barcelona, Oviedo

Moroccan Nationalist Troops landing in Spain; Spanish Civil
Photograph showing Moroccan troops of General Franco's Army of Africa disembarking from an aeroplane in Spain, 1936. At the start of the Spanish Civil War

Moroccan Nationalist Troops parading in Burgos; Spanish Civi
Photograph showing the Moroccan troops of General Franco's Army of Africa taking part in a parade in Burgos, at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Date: 1936

Moroccan Nationalist Troops on parade, Burgos; Spanish Civil
Photograph showing some of the Moroccan troops on parade in Burgos, during the Spanish Civil War, 1936. These troops, from General Franco's Army of Africa, were well-trained and well-equipped

Spanish Foreign Legion Troops near Madrid; Spanish Civil War
Spanish Foreign Legion troops guarding an outpost near Madrid, 1936. When the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, the men of the Foreign Legion fought on the side of the Nationalist Rebels

A unit of General Franco's Nationalist troops lined up to receive their rations, Alcorcon, near Madrid, 1936. At this point in the Spanish Civil War

Guernica after bombing, Spanish Civil War, 1937
Photograph showing the Basque town of Guernica after the Nationalist air raids, 1937. Guernica was in Republican territory when Franco's Nationalist airforce combined with the German Condor

A Moroccan sergeant of General Franco's Army of Africa, near Madrid, at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. Date: 1936

BATTLE OF MARS-LE-TOUR
Battle of MARS-LE-TOUR the Todesritt (death charge) of the Bredow cavalry brigade Date: 16 August 1870

FRANCO'S ARMY IN MADRID
Franco's victorious army enters Madrid Date: 1939

NATIONALISTS REACH SEA
General Camillo Alonzo makes the sign of the cross as Franco's Nationalists reach the Mediterranean Date: 1938

FRANCO-PRUSS/LE BOURGET
The Prussian Grenadiers of the Queen Elisabeth regiment storm the French barricade at Le Bourget. 30 October 1870

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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.