Battle of Gravelotte
Massacre of Prussian Cuirassiers at Gravelotte, 1870.

Gravelotte, 18 August 1870

German monument to the Battle of Saint-Privat (French name) or battle Gravelotte (German name)
![The cemetery of Saint-Privat near Metz became a bloody battlefield [Battle of Gravelotte] on which 42,000 soldiers died. On 18 August 1870, the French troops, recognizable by their red trousers, fought there in the last moves against the Prussian army. The light, which penetrates through the battle smoke in the upper part of the picture, emphasizes the drama of the fight. Neuville points out that even defeat can be honorable. With the image he defends the republican patriotism and strengthens the French resolve. The painting, which was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1881, earned the artist the title of officer of the Legion of Honor.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/AlphonseNeuvilleFriedhofSaint-PrivatL1100806_%282%29.jpg)
The cemetery of Saint-Privat near Metz became a bloody battlefield [Battle of Gravelotte] on which 42,000 soldiers died. On 18 August 1870, the French troops, recognizable by their red trousers, fought there in the last moves against the Prussian army. The light, which penetrates through the battle smoke in the upper part of the picture, emphasizes the drama of the fight. Neuville points out that even defeat can be honorable. With the image he defends the republican patriotism and strengthens the French resolve. The painting, which was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1881, earned the artist the title of officer of the Legion of Honor.
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Sujet : Spectacles historiques Panoramas (art) Spectacles et divertissements divers Affiche Langue : allemand Éditeur : [s.n.] Druck Joh.N.Vernay Wien IX.Mariannengasse 17 (Wien)

After the Battle of Gravelotte. Sisters of Mercy arriving on the battle field to succour the wounded.

Taschenuhr eines Angehörigen des Infanterie-Regiments 60, mit Erinnerung an Schlacht von Gravelotte. Uhr von vor 1914.

Auteur(s): Gaillard fils, dessinateur-lithographe Morand, imprimeur-lithographe Gadola, Jean-Baptiste, editeur Autre titre: Guerre 1870-71. Combats (Titre de la série) Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe Matériaux et techniques: Lithographie Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 33 cm Largeur : 48 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Tampon - Au recto : "Legs Quentin Bauchart 1911" Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Quentin-Bauchart, Maurice Date d’acquisition: 1911 Institution: Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/320152439/manifest

Guerre franco-prussienne de 1870 & 1871

Ruhmeshalle Berlin, wallpainting by Georg Bleibtreu

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caption: "Am Abend der Schlacht von Gravelotte.Originalzeichnung von H. Lüders."

Erinnerungsplatte in der katholischen Pfarrkirche St. Markus in Ransbach-Baumbach, Ortsteil Ransbach. Die Tafel erinnert an dem beim Sturm auf St. Privat am 18. August 1870 gestorbenen Ingnatz Korzilius, Soldat der 2. Comp. 1. Garde Regiment. Die Tafel hat der Krieger Verein von Ransbach erstellen lassen.

Ernst Zimmer: "Das Lauenburgische Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 9 bei Gravelotte"

Prussian Guards at the Battle di Gravelotte-Saint Privat (Franco-Prussian war)

Museum in Gravelotte zur Schlacht bei Gravelotte

Gravelottes - le 2e chasseurs d'Afrique sabre une batterie prussienne sur le plateau de la Grange

Adolphe de Neuville, Le Cimetière de Saint-Privat, le 10 août 1870, esquisse, localisation inconnue.

Monument of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) of the Königin Augusta Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 4 near Saint-Privat-la-Montagne, Département Moselle, France.

Это изо было использовано в статье «Гравелот» опубликованной в восьмом томе «Военной энциклопедии», который был издан книгоиздательским товариществом И. Д. Сытина в 1912 году в столице Российской империи городе Санкт-Петербурге.
Historical Overview
Largest battle of the war; led to the investment of Bazaine in Metz.
Quick Facts
German Alliance
- Commander: Wilhelm I. / Moltke
- Strength: ca. 188.000
- Casualties: ca. 20.000
Kingdom of France
- Commander: Bazaine
- Strength: ca. 112.000
- Casualties: ca. 12.000
Strategic Context
Decisive battle for the control of Lorraine.
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