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Napoleons soldiers defending a telegraph post shortly before his defeat by Wellington
Filename: 917_05_0460001612.jpg
Size: 3397 x 4500 (8.4MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
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Napoleons soldiers defending a telegraph post shortly before his defeat by Wellington
Napoleons soldiers defending a telegraph post shortly before his defeat by Wellington. This would have been fitted with the Chappe optical/aerial telegraph (semaphore) system. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving
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Aerial C1870 Chappe Communication Defeat Defending Figuier Fitted Louis Merveilles Napoleon Optical Paris Post Science Semaphore Shortly Soldiers System Telegraph Wellington
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing Napoleon's soldiers valiantly defending a telegraph post just before their ultimate defeat by Wellington. The scene is brought to life through the lens of Louis Figuier, an esteemed scientist and author, who beautifully depicts this pivotal event in his renowned work "Les Merveilles de la Science" from 1870. The telegraph post featured here would have been equipped with the innovative Chappe optical/aerial telegraph system, also known as semaphore. This groundbreaking communication technology allowed messages to be transmitted over long distances using visual signals. As we gaze upon this engraving, we are transported back to a time when science and progress were transforming the world. Intriguingly, this image not only showcases military strategy but also highlights the intersection of science and warfare during that era. It serves as a testament to how advancements in optical aerial communication played a crucial role on the battlefield. Louis Figuier's masterful engraving invites us to reflect on both the triumphs and defeats of great historical figures like Napoleon and Wellington. It reminds us that even amidst conflict and adversity, scientific innovation continues to shape our world for generations to come.
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