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General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat... 1854. Creator: Unknown
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General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat... 1854. Creator: Unknown
General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat of the Russians after the attack on the Turkish Redoubts, October 25, 1854, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"
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Cassells Illustrated Family Paper Cavalry Cavalry Regiment Cavalryman Cavalrymen Conflict Crimean War Defeat Defeated On Horseback Ottoman Empire Position Regiment Sebastopol Krym Ukraine Sevastopol Ukraine Siege Siege Of Sebastopol Siege Of Sevastopol Troops
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This image, titled 'General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat of the Russians after the attack on the Turkish Redoubts, October 25, 1854,' is an intriguing glimpse into the Crimean War, a significant conflict between Russia and the alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, Sardinia, and Britain. The print, created in the mid-19th century, was originally published in 'Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper' between December 31, 1853, and December 30, 1854. The scene portrayed in the print depicts the climactic moment of the Battle of the Redan Heights, during which the British cavalry launched a grand charge against the Russian forces. The cavalrymen, on horseback and fully armed, are shown charging forward with determination and courage, their horses' hooves thundering against the ground. In the background, the chaos of war is evident, with soldiers from both sides engaged in fierce combat, and the smoke from gunpowder rising into the air. The Ottoman soldiers, positioned at the Turkish Redoubts, are shown defending their territory against the Russian invasion. The defeated Russians, having been repelled by the British cavalry, are seen retreating in disarray, their morale shattered. The print offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, with the background populated by the weary and wounded, as well as the dead and dying. The Siege of Sebastopol, also known as the Siege of Sevastopol, was a pivotal moment in the Crimean War, marking a turning point in favor of the allied forces. This evocative print, though created over a century and a half ago, continues to capture the raw emotion and intensity of the conflict, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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