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Russian Rifle Pit. Now part of the British advanced Trenches
5929015 A Russian Rifle Pit. Now part of the British advanced Trenches, on the left of the right attack, or Gordons BatteryA (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Russian Rifle Pit. Now part of the British advanced Trenches, on the left of the right attack, or Gordons BatteryA.
Coloured tinted lithograph by C Haghe, 1855. One of 40 lithographs from The Seat of War in the East - First Series after William Simpson, published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Company, 11 June 1855.
The rifle pit had been part of Lieutenant-General Eduard TotlebenAs elaborate defence works at Sevastopol. He created flexible trench systems linked to redoubts such as the Redan and Malakoff. His ongoing improvisation of both the defences and offensive counter-works met the changing phases of the Allied attack on Sevastopol. During the night his men built new obstacles such as counter-approaches, tunnels, rifle pits and buried land mines. They took part in raids on enemy saps and attempted to capture the lips of blown mines.); eNational Army Museum; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 22324402
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This print showcases a significant moment in history, depicting the Russian Rifle Pit that became part of the British advanced Trenches during the Crimean War. The lithograph, created by William Simpson and colored by C Haghe in 1855, offers a vivid glimpse into Lieutenant-General Eduard Totleben's elaborate defense works at Sevastopol. Totleben's innovative trench systems connected various redoubts like the Redan and Malakoff, adapting to the ever-changing phases of the Allied attack on Sevastopol. Under cover of darkness, his men tirelessly constructed new obstacles such as counter-approaches, tunnels, rifle pits, and buried land mines. They fearlessly engaged in raids on enemy saps while attempting to seize control of blown mine entrances. The image captures not only the physical remnants of Totleben's defensive strategies but also serves as a testament to his tactical brilliance. By incorporating elements from their adversaries' fortifications into their own trenches, the British forces demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness in their pursuit of victory. Published as part of "The Seat of War in the East - First Series" this lithograph is one among 40 prints that provide an invaluable visual record of this historic conflict. Preserved at London's National Army Museum since then, it stands as a reminder of both the ingenuity displayed by military strategists like Totleben and the courage exhibited by soldiers who fought amidst these treacherous conditions.
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