The Iron Cross, one of the most widely recognized military decorations, originated during the Napoleonic Wars in 1813 when ...

This video maps the entire Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, tracing the rapid German offensives that shattered the French armies and reshaped Europe. We follow each major campaign—from the border ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Pride of Nations: The Franco-Prussian War 1870 This scenario covers the longest and bloodiest war in Europe during the 19th century. During this time, we ...

In Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism, Washington Post art critic Sebastian Smee tells the story of the cultural fallout of this military misadventure. Smee focuses on the ...

In September 1870, not long after the start of the Franco-Prussian War, the city of Paris was under siege by Prussian soldiers. By the 19th, the German army had blocked all communication into or out ...

Despite the title, the Prussian minister-president and the nephew of the first Napoleon have minor roles in abetting the war that would topple the emperor and unify Germany. The aging Napoleon III, ...

Achille Kahn, one of the last survivors of the Franco-Prussion war of 1871, died here at the age of 84. He had been decorated with the war medal for valor. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency ...

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Two kings, one regent, and a little over forty years later, the German monarchy would be abolished in November of 1918. Ludwig II avoided Munich for much of his reign, as he was not fond of large ...