8.4- The Siege of Paris
May 28, 2018•40 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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Summary
The episode recounts the brutal Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, detailing the initial assumptions of a quick German victory against a surprisingly resilient Parisian populace. It covers the city's self-organization through vigilance committees and political clubs, the desperate attempts at communication, and the demoralizing military defeats like the fall of Metz. As conditions worsened with starvation and bombardment, the populace became radicalized, culminating in failed insurrections, the declaration of the German Empire, and the eventual armistice that would set the stage for the Paris Commune.Episode description
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