The [Franco-Prussian] War: Fall of Strasbourg - Departure of French Prisoners, an engraving from the October 15, 1870 issue of The Illustrated London News. The city of Strasbourg was considered one of the best fortified in Europe, but after receiving news of Napoleon III's defeat and capture at the Battle of Sedan, meaning no reinforcements would be coming, the leader of the defensive forces, General Uhrich, was forced to surrender.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 30 May 2008.
The [Franco-Prussian] War: Fall of Strasbourg - Departure of French Prisoners, an engraving from the October 15, 1870 issue of The Illustrated London News. The city of Strasbourg was considered one of the best fortified in Europe, but after receiving news of Napoleon III's defeat and capture at the Battle of Sedan, meaning no reinforcements would be coming, the leader of the defensive forces, General Uhrich, was forced to surrender.
