Crimean War Collection (page 7)

General View of the Town and Harbour of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
General View of the Town and Harbour of Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Plan of the Forts of Bomarsund, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Forts of Bomarsund, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Principal Fortress of Bomarsund, recently captured by the Allied Forces, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Principal Fortress of Bomarsund, recently captured by the Allied Forces, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Landing of the French Troops at the Island of Trescos-- one of the Aland Group, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Landing of the French Troops at the Island of Trescos-- one of the Aland Group, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The French and English Fleets approaching the Aland Islands, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The French and English Fleets approaching the Aland Islands, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The Landings at the Island of Kong-Kars--one of the Aland Group, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Landings at the Island of Kong-Kars--one of the Aland Group, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

A Political Error: The man who sawed off the branch, but who sat at the wrong...The Crimea, 1854 Creator: Unknown
A Political Error: The man who sawed off the branch, but who sat at the wrong end while he did it; The Crimea, 1854 From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30

"I Cannot Upset This Little Turk"; The Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"I Cannot Upset This Little Turk"; The Crimea, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Embarkation of French Troops on board English transport Ships, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of French Troops on board English transport Ships, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The Palace of the Duke of Cambridge on the Bosphorus, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Duke of Cambridge on the Bosphorus, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Wall of Trajan, on the Danube, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wall of Trajan, on the Danube, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Head-Quarters of Marshal Arnaud at Gallipoli, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Head-Quarters of Marshal Arnaud at Gallipoli, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Balance of Power, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Balance of Power, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Russian Advanced Post in the Caucasus, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian Advanced Post in the Caucasus, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Banquet given by the Sultan to Prince Napoleon, in the Hall of the Palace of Beylerbey, 8th May 185 Creator: Unknown
Banquet given by the Sultan to Prince Napoleon, in the Hall of the Palace of Beylerbey, 8th May 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Occupation of the Piraeus by the French Troops, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Occupation of the Piraeus by the French Troops, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Easy Costume of English Officers at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Easy Costume of English Officers at Scutari, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Camp of the English at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Camp of the English at Scutari, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

French Baltic Fleet going through the Great Belt, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Baltic Fleet going through the Great Belt, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

French Baltic Fleet in Kiel Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Baltic Fleet in Kiel Harbour, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Sultan going to visit Prince Napoleon at the Palace of Defter Dar Bournou, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Sultan going to visit Prince Napoleon at the Palace of Defter Dar Bournou, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Bombardment of Odessa, April 26, 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Odessa, April 26, 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The English Army and Navy, 1854. Creator: J Gaildrau
The English Army and Navy, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Hospital of the French Camp at Gallipoli, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Hospital of the French Camp at Gallipoli, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Russian encampment in the Caucasus, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian encampment in the Caucasus, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Russian outposts in the Caucasus, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian outposts in the Caucasus, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Uniforms of British Soldiers at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Uniforms of British Soldiers at Scutari, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

French Fleet for the Baltic at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Fleet for the Baltic at Deal, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Declaration of War in the Black Sea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Declaration of War in the Black Sea, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Head-Quarters of General Canrobert at Gallipoli, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Head-Quarters of General Canrobert at Gallipoli, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Camp of the French Soldiery, near Gallipoli, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Camp of the French Soldiery, near Gallipoli, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Turkish Artillery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Turkish Artillery, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Turkish Cavalry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Turkish Cavalry, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Disembarkment of the Algerians and Highlanders at Gallipoli, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Disembarkment of the Algerians and Highlanders at Gallipoli, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Landing of the Chasseurs de Vincennes at Gallipoli, 1854 Creator: Unknown
Landing of the Chasseurs de Vincennes at Gallipoli, 1854 From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Neptune, Admiral Corry's Flag-Ship, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Neptune, Admiral Corry's Flag-Ship, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Entry of Prince Jerome Bonaparte into Toulon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Prince Jerome Bonaparte into Toulon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Bombardment of Odessa by the French and English Fleets on April 22, 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Odessa by the French and English Fleets on April 22, 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The English and French Fleets at anchorage at Kavarna, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The English and French Fleets at anchorage at Kavarna, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Grand Review in Paris, 12th. April 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Paris, 12th. April 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Oltenitza, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Christianity of the Head of the Greek Church, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Christianity of the Head of the Greek Church, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Uniforms of the English Army, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Uniforms of the English Army, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Kara Fatima, the Heroine of Kurdistan at Constatinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Kara Fatima, the Heroine of Kurdistan at Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Cronstadt, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Cronstadt, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Black Sea and the Caucasus; Map, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Black Sea and the Caucasus; Map, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

French and English Fleets in Kioge Bay, 1854 Creator: Unknown
French and English Fleets in Kioge Bay, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

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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.