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title: Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle
author: Bogdan Willewalde
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17622/russian-imperial-guard-captures-a-french-eagle/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-07-10
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# Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle

_Authored by Bogdan Willewalde_

## Image File

[![Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17622.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17622.jpg)

## Image Caption

During the latter stages of the [Battle of Austerlitz](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2253/battle-of-austerlitz/) (2 December 1805), the cavalry of the Russian Imperial Guard launch a desperate charge on the Pratzen Heights, seizing an Eagle standard from the French 4th Line Regiment. Shortly after this moment, the Russians are beaten back and the French win the [battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/).

Oil on canvas painting by Bogdan Willewalde, 1884.

Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps of St. Petersburg, Russia.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Willewalde, B. (2023, July 10). Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17622/russian-imperial-guard-captures-a-french-eagle/>
### Chicago
Willewalde, Bogdan. "Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 10, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17622/russian-imperial-guard-captures-a-french-eagle/>.
### MLA
Willewalde, Bogdan. "Russian Imperial Guard Captures a French Eagle." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Jul 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17622/russian-imperial-guard-captures-a-french-eagle/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Willewalde_-_Czar%27s_Guard_capture_4th_line_regiment%27s_standard_at_Austerlitz.jpg) by [**Bogdan Willewalde**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Willewalde_-_Czar%27s_Guard_capture_4th_line_regiment%27s_standard_at_Austerlitz.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 10 July 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.