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Eupatoria - French Head-Quarters, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Eupatoria - French Head-Quarters, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Eupatoria - French Head-Quarters, 1854. Yevpatoria is a city in Western Crimea on the Black Sea. It was the first port landed at by the allies during the Crimean War. View of French HQ in Yevpatoria during the Crimean War. That occupied by the French is some public building, but to what purpose devoted I have not been able to ascertain'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Eupatoria - French Head-Quarters, 1854: A Glimpse into the Crimean War This evocative print depicts the French Head-Quarters in Yevpatoria during the Crimean War. The city of Yevpatoria, located in Western Crimea on the Black Sea, was the first port of call for the allied forces, including the French, during this pivotal conflict between Russia and the Western European powers. The image shows a grand public building, which served as the French headquarters. The exact purpose of the building remains a mystery, as the caption from the 'Illustrated London News' of 1854 notes, "That occupied by the French is some public building, but to what purpose devoted I have not been able to ascertain." The French army's presence in Yevpatoria was significant, as it marked the beginning of the Allied advance into Russian territory. The Crimean War, which lasted from 1853 to 1856, was a disputed territory conflict between Russia and the Western European powers, primarily France, the United Kingdom, and the Ottoman Empire. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscape of the time, with the French tricolour flags proudly flying high above the headquarters. The image captures the exterior of the building, with its ornate banner and standard, standing tall and defiant against the backdrop of the Crimean terrain. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the military might and determination of the French forces during the Crimean War. The print also highlights the significance of the press during times of war, with the 'Illustrated London News' providing a detailed account of the events unfolding in Yevpatoria. The print, which is now part of the extensive collection of The Print Collector, offers a unique historical perspective on the Crimean War and the role of the French army in this pivotal conflict.
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