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Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Crimean War. View of warships on the Black Sea, the battlefield, and positions of the allies and the Russians: French Fleet; French Attack; Chapman's Battery; Lancaster One-gun Battery; Flag-staff Battery; Garden Battery...Heights above Sebastopol, Oct. 16, 1854. The siege of Sebastopol bids fair to rank as the most remarkable operation in the annals of modern warfare...whilst it is fully admitted that the use of our enormous guns forms a new era in the history of sieges, it is equally certain that in no instance have besieging armies been placed in front of works so heavily armed as the batteries of the Russians in Sebastopol...we are not content with attacking one of the enemy's works in the manner which time and the art of sieges has taught; but we make a general onslaught on the whole fortress at once...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This image, titled 'Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854,' offers a breathtaking glimpse into the heart of the Crimean War battlefield. The photograph, taken from an unknown creator, captures the vast expanse of the Black Sea dotted with warships, the battlefield, and the strategic positions of the allies and the Russians. In the foreground, the French Fleet is anchored, ready to launch an attack. The French forces are seen making their way towards Chapman's Battery, Lancaster One-gun Battery, Flag-staff Battery, and Garden Battery, all heavily fortified by the Russians. The Siege of Sebastopol, as depicted in this photograph, is considered one of the most remarkable operations in the annals of modern warfare. The use of enormous guns marked a new era in the history of sieges, and the allied forces were not content with attacking one of the enemy's works in the traditional manner. Instead, they launched a general assault on the entire fortress, a daring and unprecedented move. The scene unfolds on the heights above Sebastopol on October 16, 1854. The image is taken from 'Illustrated London News,' a renowned publication of its time, and provides a testament to the grandeur and intensity of the Crimean War. The photograph offers a unique perspective on the war, allowing us to witness the sheer scale of the conflict and the determination of the forces involved.
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