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Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol - Chapman's Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol - Chapman's Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol - Chapman's Battery, 1854. Crimean War. The Russian fire, though well directed, made no impression upon our splendidly-built batteries; whilst it was evident that the earth of theirs was rolling away, and flying off in dust-heaps, from the discharge of our heavy guns. The large redan on the left of the tower appeared at first to suffer less from the effects of our fire, and all the guns in her continued for a time to cast upon us every species of projectile...At three o'clock the magazine inside the great Russian redan exploded, with a terrific noise. and at four a second magazine...exploded, amidst the hurrahs of the English assembled on the hill. A short time afterwards the Russians returned the shout, when some naval powder-canisters exploded in that part of Chapman's Battery manned by the men of the Diamond. Fortunately, no one was hurt'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph captures the moment of the Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol, during the Crimean War, specifically at Chapman's Battery in 1854. The image, though its creator remains unknown, is an evocative glimpse into a pivotal moment in military history. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Russian fortifications, with the large redan on the left prominently displayed. The intensity of the battle is palpable, as the Russian fire, though well-directed, fails to penetrate the robust British batteries. Dust and debris fly through the air, a testament to the powerful discharge of the heavy guns. At three o'clock, a magazine inside the great Russian redan exploded with a deafening noise, followed by another explosion at four. The English troops on the hill erupted in cheers, while the Russians returned the shout. However, an unfortunate incident occurred when some naval powder-canisters exploded in Chapman's Battery, manned by the men of the Diamond. Remarkably, no one was injured in the incident. The Illustrated London News published this image in 1854, providing a visual account of the events that transpired during the bombardment. The photograph offers a unique perspective into the chaos and intensity of war, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this significant historical conflict.
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