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Siege and Bombardment of Strasbourg During the Franco Prussian War (August 24-27, 1870)

This is a detailed military map depicting the region surrounding the city of Strasbourg, a key strategic location during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The map is part of a set created to document the various military operations, with this particular sheet possibly focusing on the siege and bombardment of Strasbourg. 

The map highlights the fortifications around Strasbourg and nearby towns, with intricate details of the city's defenses, bastions, and outlying batteries. Strasbourg, located on the western bank of the Rhine, was heavily fortified at the time, and the city's defense and eventual capture were crucial events during the war. The layout of the fortifications surrounding Strasbourg reveals the complexity of military engineering during the period, with numerous star-shaped forts and outer defenses clearly marked. Railroads, major roads, and other geographic features that would have influenced troop movements are also clearly depicted.

The map is attributed to the "Kriegs geschichtliche Abteilung des Großen Generalstabes" (Military History Department of the Great General Staff), the Prussian military unit responsible for recording and analyzing battles and sieges during the war.  A note at the bottom states  that the bombardment batteries active between August 24-27 are marked at the relevant locations.   

Strasbourg was one of the major sieges of the Franco-Prussian War. It was bombarded heavily by Prussian artillery from August 24-27, 1870, and the city's defenses are represented here with strategic detail. The city had been a major fortress of the French defense, and its surrender on September 28, 1870, marked a significant victory for the German forces. The map documents where batteries were placed and the topography of the region, helping to assess the tactical decisions made during the siege.  

Condition Description
Segmented and laid on linen.