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The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the Russian-held ports of Sebastopol and Balaclava, harbours and warships. On the Black Sea are Allied warships, and also shown are positions of the French and English armies besieging the ports. A Russian deserter came over from Sebastopol, after having received a tremendous flogging for delaying to turn out on the occasion of the last alarm. He said that the Russians had moved all but seven thousand men to the other side of Sebastopol harbour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This image, titled 'The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854,' is an engraving from the esteemed Illustrated London News, showcasing a map depicting the Crimean War scene. The map highlights the strategic locations of the Russian-held ports of Sebastopol and Balaclava, with their harbors and warships. Allied warships are anchored in the Black Sea, while the positions of the French and English armies, which were besieging the ports, are also marked. The caption accompanying this map, taken from the Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating insight into the events unfolding during the siege. A Russian deserter had shared intelligence about the Russian forces moving most of their men to the other side of Sebastopol harbor, leaving only seven thousand men behind. This intelligence would have been invaluable to the Allied forces in planning their military strategy and potentially turning the tide of the siege. The Crimean War, which took place from 1853 to 1856, was a significant disputed territory between Russia and the Western European powers, primarily Britain and France. The siege of Sebastopol, a major city on the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine, lasted from September 1854 to September 1855, and was a pivotal moment in the war. This map and its accompanying caption offer a glimpse into the geographical features and military positions that played a crucial role in this historic conflict.
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