Les Essarts near Grand Couronne (S.-Inf.) — Tower and farm wall pierced with loopholes by the Germans in 1870 — French troops' battles against the Germans on 30 December 1870, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th January 1871

Description

Postcard showing a ruined tower and farm wall with cannon holes, dating from the battles of 1870-1871. Three people are visible on the path in front of the ruins. On the reverse, the publisher is 'P. B. éd. Rouen' and the card features a handwritten correspondence with illegible handwriting.