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General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Creator: Unknown
General Todleben, the Russian military engineer, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Steinberg, Todleben...though a subject and servant of the Russian empire, is of German race. He was educated in the Imperial School of Engineers at St. Petersburg, and rose steadily in the ranks of his profession...[He]...devoted himself to the theory and science of fortification, while directing the experimental operations of the sappers of the Guard at Peterhof. In 1854 he was promoted to be Lieutenant-Colonel, and was sent to the army of the Danube at the outbreak of the war with Turkey, but was soon transferred to the army of the Crimea. The circumstances under which he was intrusted with the construction of those extraordinary works for the defence of Sebastopol, which form one of the greatest achievements of military mechanics in recent times, must be fresh in the recollection of most of our readers. Since the peace of 1850 General Todleben has had no active employment, but has been much engaged in scientific and literary studies. His recently-published "Narrative of the War in the Crimea " has given rise to some controversies'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures General Todleben, the renowned Russian military engineer, in 1864. Despite being of German descent, he dedicated his life to serving the Russian empire and excelled in his profession. Educated at the Imperial School of Engineers in St. Petersburg, Todleben rose through the ranks with remarkable skill and determination.
His most notable achievement was during the Crimean War when he was entrusted with constructing formidable fortifications for the defense of Sebastopol. These works are considered a masterpiece of military engineering even today. After the war, Todleben continued to pursue scientific and literary studies, showcasing his diverse talents beyond warfare.
The engraving from a photograph by M. Steinberg beautifully captures General Todleben's commanding presence and unwavering dedication to his craft. His contributions to military mechanics have left a lasting impact on history and continue to be studied and admired by scholars worldwide.
This image serves as a reminder of General Todleben's legacy as one of Russia's greatest military minds, whose innovative strategies and exceptional leadership skills have earned him a well-deserved place in history books.
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