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The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Crimean War:..the moment when the command was given to charge the Russian columns...The numbers [of Russian soldiers] opposed to the Scots Greys were in the proportion of six to one; and the enemy, opening their ranks before the gallant Greys, received them in their midst, and then closed in upon them. For several minutes the bearskins disappeared from sight, but at last the belligerent circle sprang asunder, similar to a bursting shell, and the red coats appeared, driving before them, in headlong flight, the routed enemy. The struggle had been a fearful one, and at first the Russians, encouraged by their formidable numerical superiority, fought furiously. Daunted, and at length routed by the heroic bravery of these 280 British sabres, the enemy galloped back in disorder...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scorts Greys, October 25, 1854
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is a captivating image from the Crimean War, showcasing the pivotal moment when the Scots Greys, a British cavalry regiment, charged against the Russian columns. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Balaclava, a significant engagement during the larger conflict between Russia and the alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, Sardinia, and the United Kingdom. The photograph captures the exact instant when the command was given to charge, with the Scots Greys, outnumbered six to one, spurring their horses towards the enemy lines. The Russians, initially encouraged by their superior numbers, fought fiercely but were eventually daunted and routed by the unyielding courage of the British cavalry. In the image, the Russian soldiers, clad in bearskins, momentarily disappear from sight as they are engulfed by the charging Scots Greys, their red coats. The struggle was a brutal one, with the Russians initially holding their ground before being driven back in disarray. The photograph provides a glimpse into the raw intensity and chaos of the battlefield, as the opposing forces clashed swords and sabers in a deadly dance. The photograph is taken from an illustration published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, providing a valuable historical record of this pivotal moment in the Crimean War. The image is a testament to the bravery and determination of the Scots Greys, whose charge against the odds ultimately turned the tide of the battle in favor of the allied forces.
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