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The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. Despatch from General Canrobert: Yesterday, at sunrise, we opened fire, in concert with the English army. Matters were going on well, when the explosion of a powder-magazine belonging to a battery - which, unhappily was a large one - created some disturbance to our attack. This explosion had the more effect, as our batteries were accumulated round the spot where it took place. The enemy took advantage of it to increase their fire; and, after consulting the General commanding the artillery, I deemed it advisable to suspend our fire to repair our damage, and complete on our right, by new batteries, nearer to the English lines, our system of attack. This delay is certainly much to be regretted, but cannot be helped; and I am taking every means to render it as short as possible'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This powerful image captures the chaos and destruction of the Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches during the Siege of Sebastopol in 1854. The Crimean War, a major European conflict, is depicted in this photograph as the English and French armies launch a coordinated attack on the Russian fortifications. The explosion, which occurred in a large English battery, is seen sending a massive plume of smoke and debris into the sky. General Canrobert's despatch, published in the Illustrated London News, describes the events leading up to the explosion. The allied forces had opened fire on the Russian defenses at sunrise, making progress in the attack. However, the explosion of the powder magazine disrupted the assault and caused significant damage to the English batteries. The enemy capitalized on the situation, increasing their fire. In response, General Canrobert suspended the allied fire to repair the damage and complete their attack system on the right flank, closer to the English lines. The delay was regrettable but necessary, and every effort was being made to keep it as short as possible. The image provides a vivid and poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the unpredictability of military engagements. The exact creator of this photograph remains unknown, but it serves as an important historical document of the Siege of Sebastopol and the Crimean War.
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