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Battle of VIONVILLE-Mars-La- Tour, also known as Rezonville
Battle of VIONVILLE-Mars-La- Tour, also known as Rezonville; the charge of the French cuirassiers Date: 16 August 1870
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Cavalry Charge Cuirassiers Franco Mars Prussian Vionville
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This evocative print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Vionville-Mars-La-Tour, also known as the Battle of Rezonville, which took place on August 16, 1870. The clash between the French and Prussian armies during the Franco-Prussian War is depicted in this dramatic scene, with the French cuirassiers making a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful charge against the entrenched Prussian infantry. The image is filled with the sights and sounds of war, as horses and men charge forward, guns firing, and the clashing of steel rings out. The French cuirassiers, dressed in their distinctive armor and wielding lances, lead the charge with determination and courage, their faces set in grim determination. Behind them, the rest of the French cavalry follows, their horses' hooves pounding the ground as they advance. In the foreground, the Prussian infantry stands firm, their rifles at the ready, as they await the French attack. The smoke from the guns and the dust raised by the charging horses fills the air, making it difficult to see and adding to the confusion and chaos of the battlefield. Despite their bravery and determination, the French charge was repelled, resulting in heavy losses for the French army. The Battle of Vionville-Mars-La-Tour marked a turning point in the Franco-Prussian War, with the Prussians gaining the upper hand and eventually leading to the surrender of the French army and the end of the war. This print provides a vivid and compelling depiction of the events of that fateful day in August 1870, offering a glimpse into the raw emotion and intensity of the battlefield and the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides.
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