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The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Crimean War....the French...opened heavily on the Quarantine Battery, and did serious damage there: their guns were worked by sailors; but, as ill-luck would have it, their magazine was again blown up, and their fire slackened in consequence...Our fire was kept up with such spirit during the day, that that of the Russian slackened considerably. Mortar batteries, which we had set to work were very much the cause of this advantage. At the same time every means were employed to fire the town. Rockets were sent in which caused a considerable smoke, but no general outbreak of flame; and it soon became apparent that all means to destroy the place by fire would be unavailing, so proof were the stone-built houses against burning projectiles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the Siege of Sebastopol in the Crimean War, as a working party of Highlanders and sailors toil in the 21-Gun Battery in 1854. The Siege of Sebastopol was a pivotal moment in the Crimean War, with both the French and British forces attempting to take the city and reduce the Russian stronghold. In this image, the determination and resilience of the soldiers are palpable, as they work together to keep the battery operational amidst the chaos and danger of battle. The scene is set against the backdrop of the siege, with the smoke and dust of the battlefield rising in the distance. The French forces had opened heavy fire on the Quarantine Battery, causing significant damage. However, their efforts were hampered when their magazine was blown up, leading to a slackening of their fire. The British forces, on the other hand, kept up their spirit and intensity, with the mortar batteries playing a crucial role in their advantage. Despite their best efforts, the British forces were unable to destroy the city by fire, as the stone-built houses proved to be resilient against burning projectiles. This photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, as soldiers from different backgrounds and nationalities came together to fight for their cause. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Siege of Sebastopol and the larger Crimean War.
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