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Embarkation of British Troops (Light Division), at Varna, for the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Embarkation of British Troops (Light Division), at Varna, for the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of British Troops (Light Division), at Varna, for the Crimea, 1854. Scene from the Crimean War, ...from a Sketch by Lieut. E. G. Bredin...of the Light Division on the south side of Varna Bay...This long-threatened enterprise - one of the most gigantic military movements ever undertaken - has, at last, been effected, so far as regards the embarkation of troops and artillery, under the most favourable circumstances. For several days the troops kept marching into the town of Varna, and marching out of it to go on board the vessels. The belt of sand and marsh which runs between the lake and the head of the Bay...was alive with waggons laden with stores, and with carts and horses going to and fro between Varna and these camps; and close to the town...was a fringe of boats, of horse-floats, and of pontoons in incessant motion, while the beach swarmed with thousands of men embarking in the transports'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, titled "Embarkation of British Troops (Light Division), at Varna, for the Crimea, 1854," is an intriguing glimpse into history, showcasing the monumental military movement during the Crimean War. The scene is derived from a sketch by Lieutenant E.G. Bredin of the Light Division, stationed on the south side of Varna Bay. The long-anticipated operation, one of the most colossal military endeavors ever undertaken, had finally commenced, with the embarkation of troops and artillery under the most propitious conditions. For several days, the troops had been making their way into the town of Varna and out again to board the vessels. The sandy, marshy belt that runs between the lake and the head of the bay was teeming with activity, as wagons laden with supplies moved to and fro between Varna and the encampments. The water's edge was a hive of activity, with boats, horse-floats, and pontoons in constant motion. Thousands of men were embarking on the transports, their faces etched with determination and anticipation. The Crimean War, which had been a long-threatened enterprise, was finally underway, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the immense logistical effort required to bring the troops to the battlefield. This photograph, from the esteemed "Illustrated London News" of 1854, is a testament to the historical significance of the event and the skill of the unknown artist who captured the scene so vividly. It offers a unique perspective on the Crimean War, a conflict that shaped European history and left an indelible mark on the world.
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