French conquest of Tunisia. The Algerian conflict. The bridge of the frigate "Surveillante" at the time of departure from the French port of Toulon (April 13, 1881). This same warship was the one that bombarded twelve days later the fort of Tabarka Island, whose Tunisian garrison left the position without putting up any resistance. Engraving. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881.

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