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The Siege of Sebastopol - portion of redoubt, occupied and evacuated by the Russians, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Siege of Sebastopol - portion of redoubt, occupied and evacuated by the Russians, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - portion of redoubt, occupied and evacuated by the Russians, 1854. Crimean War. As our cavalry moved on, supported by our artillery, the enemy retired from the redoubts on our left, and held their ground in two of those on our extreme right. The 93rd remained in line before Katichioi, and the infantry from the divisions in front of Sebastopol, were observed coming down. Several companies from the 1st battalion of the Rifle Brigade moved up, and having taken possession of the centre redoubt, abandoned by the enemy, advanced beyond in skirmishing order. The Third Division, under Sir G. Cathcart, followed; and whilst a wing of the 20th occupied the ditch of the redoubt, the other wing lay down behind...and the rest of the division in the rear. The Guards, under the Duke of Cambridge, were placed so as to cover the road to Balaclava'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Siege of Sebastopol in the Crimean War, which took place in 1854. The image depicts a portion of a redoubt, which had been occupied by the Russians but was later evacuated by them in the face of advancing British forces. The scene is described in an account from the "Illustrated London News" of 1854, which provides a vivid narrative of the events that transpired. As the British cavalry charged forward, supported by artillery fire, the Russians retreated from the redoubts on the left and held their ground in two of those on the extreme right. The 93rd Regiment remained in position before Katichioi, while infantry from the divisions in front of Sebastopol were observed advancing. Companies from the 1st battalion of the Rifle Brigade moved up and took possession of the center redoubt, which had been abandoned by the enemy. The Third Division, under Sir G. Cathcart, followed, with a wing of the 20th occupying the ditch of the redoubt, and the other wing lying down behind it. The Guards, under the Duke of Cambridge, were positioned to cover the road to Balaclava. The Siege of Sebastopol was a significant turning point in the Crimean War, and this photograph offers a tantalizing glimpse into the intense and chaotic battlefield. Though the creator of this photograph remains unknown, the historical significance of the scene is undeniable, making it a valuable addition to any collection of military history.
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