Historical Events tagged with "franco-prussian"
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Politics & Government
Léon Gambetta Escapes Paris by Balloon
October 7th, 1870 154 years ago
Léon Gambetta made a daring escape from the besieged Paris in a hot-air balloon. Amid the Franco-Prussian War, Paris was surrounded by German forces, severely limiting communication and supply lines. Gambetta's flight on October 7th aimed to reach Tours, where he could organize resistance against the Germans. The escape was a bold move, showcasing the lengths to which French leaders would go to maintain hope during the siege.
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