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The Communards occupy the Hotel de Ville and use it as their headquarters : in May they will destroy it
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1871 Communards Commune Destroy Head Quarters Occupy Ville
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This historic photograph captures the Hotel de Ville in Paris during the tumultuous events of April 1871. The Hotel de Ville, or City Hall, served as the headquarters of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government established during the Franco-Prussian War. In this image, we see the Communards gathered in the square in front of the building, raising the red flag of the Commune. The Hotel de Ville became a symbol of the Commune's defiance against the French government and the occupying Prussian forces. The Communards, led by working-class Parisians, took control of the city on March 18, 1871, after the French army surrendered to the Prussians. They established the Commune as a democratic and socialist government, with the goal of creating a more equitable society. The Hotel de Ville became the center of their operations, housing the Commune's executive committee and serving as a symbol of their power. However, the Commune's reign was short-lived. In May of 1871, the French government, under the leadership of Adolphe Thiers, launched an offensive to reclaim Paris. The Hotel de Ville became a focal point of the fighting, and on May 21, the Commune was defeated. The building was set on fire, and the iconic spire was destroyed, marking the end of the Commune's rule. This photograph, taken circa 1871, provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history. It captures the spirit of the Commune and the determination of its leaders and followers, as well as the chaos and destruction that marked the end of their rule. The Hotel de Ville, once a symbol of the Commune's power, now stands as a reminder of the turbulent events that shaped the city's history.
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