Crimean War Collection (page 57)

TURKEY: SOLDIER, 1853. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1853

CRIMEA: SEVASTOPOL, 1856. The harbor of Sevastopol in the Crimea. Steel engraving, English, c1856

CRIMEAN WAR: SEVASTOPOL. Plan of attack and defenses of the south and north sides of the harbour and town of Sevastopol. Contemporary engraving

CRIMEAN WAR: SOLDIERS. Departure of the British Grenadier Guards for the Crimea. Steel engraving, 1850s

CRIMEAN WAR: AMBULANCE. A two-wheeled, horse-drawn ambulance used by the British Army during the Crimean War. Wood engraving, 1854

PARIS: CONFERENCE, 1856. The ministers plenipotentiary of the nations involved in the Crimean War gathered at the peace conference at Paris, March 1856

CRIMEAN WAR, 1855. Russian forces evacuating Sevastopol, 8 September 1855, during the Crimean War: steel engraving, English, 1856

CRIMEAN WAR: KINBURN, 1855. The governor of the Russian forts of Kinburn surrenders to the Allied forces after their bombardment of Kinburn, 17 October 1855, during the Crimean War: steel engraving

CRIMEAN WAR, 1854. Cossack station near the Caspian Sea. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1854

CRIMEAN WAR: BALACLAVA. The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaclava, Oct. 25, 1854: wood engraving, from a 19th century edition of Tennysons poem

SEVASTOPOL: DIVER, 1858. American diver at work trying to raise one of the fleet sunk in Sevastpol Harbor. Wood engraving, American, 1858

CRIMEAN WAR: ODESSA, 1854. The boats of the British Fleet going to the French steamer Vauban to assist in extinguishing the fires caused by the red-hot shot fired from the Russian batteries during

CRIMEAN WAR, 1856. Retreat of the Russians during the Siege of Sevastopol by British and French forces, 8 September 1855. Contemporary steel engraving

CRIMEAN WAR: BALAKLAVA. The Battle of Balaklava, 25 October 1854. Steel engraving, English, 1856

CRIMEAN WAR: LIGHT BRIGADE. The Charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaklava, 25 October 1854. Wood engraving, 19th century

SIEGE OF SEVASTOPOL, 1854. The French military commander General Francois Certain Canrobert and his forces at the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War, 1854. Wood engraving, American, 1854

CRIMEAN WAR: SEVASTOPOL. The British military commander General Sir George de Lacy Evans and his forces at the Siege of Sevastopol in 1854. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Military semaphore, 19th century
Military semaphore. Historical artwork of a mobile semaphore system in use in the Crimean War (1853- 1856). The first efficient semaphore telegraphy system (sending messages by semaphore signals)

Nikolay Pirogov, Russian surgeon
Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), Russian surgeon and teacher. Pirogov was a pioneering battlefield surgeon and one of the most famous doctors in Russia

Richard Francis Burton, British explorer
Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), British explorer. Expelled from Oxford University, Burton served in the army in India for seven years from 1842 where he learnt several Eastern languages

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"The Crimean War: A Glimpse into the Valley of Death and Heroism" In the annals of history, one event stands out as a symbol of bravery and tragedy – the Charge of the Light Brigade. On that fateful day, 25th October 1854, amidst the chaos and carnage of war, a group of British cavalrymen rode valiantly towards their destiny at Balaclava. The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders formed The Thin Red Line, an unwavering defense against enemy forces. Their resolute stance became legendary in this battle-scarred landscape. In Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem "Charge of the Light Brigade, " he immortalized their heroism for generations to come. As wood engravings from a bygone era depict, it was indeed a sight to behold – The Charge of the British Light Cavalry Brigade thundering across Balaklava. With courage in their hearts and swords raised high, they charged headlong into danger without hesitation or fear. The Valley of Death loomed before them like an abyss filled with uncertainty. Yet these brave soldiers pressed on relentlessly through its treacherous terrain. It was here that Florence Nightingale emerged as a beacon of hope amidst despair; her lamp guiding injured soldiers towards salvation. Maps from 1855 reveal the vast theater where this conflict unfolded – Crimea became synonymous with bloodshed and sacrifice. Artists like Hayes captured poignant moments such as The Charge during Battle at Balaclava - horses galloping fiercely while bullets whizzed past them. Amongst all this chaos stood The Black Watch - Forward. The 42nd. They fought gallantly at Alma, etching their name in history alongside other heroes who faced death with unwavering resolve. The Crimean War left an indelible mark on humanity's collective memory - tales abound about valor displayed under impossible circumstances.