Title
On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians
Caption
On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians, Rambervillers, Eastern France
1870: 200 national guardsmen held out for a day against 2,000 Germans. Their courage won the town the Légion d'Honneur medal, and had a street in Paris (in the 12th arrondissement) named after it.
Date
1870
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A10_234
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,6Mb) / 17,9in x 13,0in / 5383 x 3896 (300dpi)