SOMME. WAR of 1870: Call to Arms by LAMARLE Sub-Prefect of t - Lot 579

SOMME. WAR of 1870: Call to Arms by LAMARLE Sub-Prefect of the MONTDIDIER district (80), September 26, 1870: "Citizens, it's time to wake up! Prussia is declaring all-out war on us. Enough shame and cowardice, enough abasement and infamy!... Citizens! Rise up en masse... What will they be able to do against the whole country on its feet?... To arms! All iron is good for forging! Let those with guns cast bullets! Wherever guns are lacking, arm yourselves with spears... When the reapers have guns, the women and children will take up their scythes... Get to work, blacksmiths! Make us weapons! The hideous leprosy of invasion is still spreading and devouring us! AUX ARMES!" - Impr. Montdidier, Typ. Mérot - Placard (54 x 45) Condition B+