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Prussian Infantry Standing Firing
The Prussian Infantry played a pivotal role in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, showcasing tactical innovations and disciplined effectiveness that contributed significantly to Prussia's success in the conflict. Led by Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, the Prussian army implemented the groundbreaking tactics of breech-loading rifles and railway transportation, which allowed for rapid mobilization and concentration of forces. The needle gun, a breech-loading rifle, provided the Prussian infantry with a significant firepower advantage over the French forces, who were still largely equipped with muzzle-loading muskets. The disciplined and well-trained Prussian infantry demonstrated their prowess in battles such as Gravelotte and Sedan, ultimately leading to the capture of Napoleon III and the decisive victory that resulted in the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. This war marked a transformative period in military history, highlighting the importance of modernized tactics and weaponry in shaping the outcome of conflicts.
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42nd Highlander Standing Firing
The Egyptian Army, led by Ahmed Urabi, rebelled in 1882, discontented with Egypt and its close ties to British and French financiers.
The United Kingson reacted to protect its financial interested in teh country, in particular the Suez Canal, and sent a force of 24,000 British and 7,000 Indian troops to quell the revolt.
The main Egyptian force dug in at Tel-el-Kebir, north of Cairo. The defenses were hastily prepared, but included trenches and redoubts and were studded with 60 pieces of artillery.
Rather than making an outflanking movement around Urabi's enternchements, the British staged a night attack, relying on the element of surprise to secure the field.
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Egyptian Infantryman Standing Firing
The Egyptian Army, led by Ahmed Urabi, rebelled in 1882, discontented with Egypt and its close ties to British and French financiers. The United Kingson reacted to protect its financial interested in teh country, in particular the Suez Canal, and sent a force of 24,000 British and 7,000 Indian troops to quell the revolt. The main Egyptian force dug in at Tel-el-Kebir, north of Cairo. The defenses were hastily prepared, but included trenches and redoubts and were studded with 60 pieces of artillery. Rather than making an outflanking movement around Urabi's enternchements, the British staged a night attack, relying on the element of surprise to secure the field.
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Japanese Soldier Standing Firing
The Russo-Japanese War was fought during 1904 and 1905 between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea. The major theatres of operations were the Liaodong Peninsula and Mukden in Southern Manchuria and the seas around Korea, Japan and the Yellow Sea. It was the first major military victory in the modern era of an Asian power over a European one. Peace was negotiated using US President Theodore Roosevelt as a mediator. Meetings were held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with Sergei Witte leading the Russian delegation and Baron Komura leading the Japanese delegation. The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed on 5 September 1905 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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British 95th Rifles Standing Firing
British 95th Rifles Standing Firing
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