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The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
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The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their position in a level country, and upon the road which was absolutely necessary to the existence of the Turkish army. They held it for two weeks against that army, which had gone into winter quarters within ten miles of the insurgent positions...the troops engaged in the battle of the 26th comprised battalions of the Sultan's Guard and the elite of the Albanian troops...a fact which shows how the army is being used up to sustain this struggle. The fact that they were recently marched into Herzegovina by Sienitza, through the destructive inclemency of the present winter in that high and desolate region, indicates what these reinforcements are costing the Turkish empire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This image depicts the intense and protracted Battle of January 26, 1876, in the Herzegovina region between the insurgent bands and the Turkish army. The scene unfolds in a barren, level landscape, with the road at the forefront, essential for the Turkish army's existence. Remarkably, the insurgents were able to maintain their position against the Turkish army for two weeks, despite the latter's superior forces, which included battalions of the Sultan's Guard and the elite Albanian troops. The harsh winter conditions, which had forced the Turkish army to march through the destructive inclemency of the high and desolate region, are evident in the image. The troops, weary and battle-worn, are seen trudging through the snow, their determination etched on their faces. The battle's outcome was a testament to the resilience of the insurgents and the heavy toll the war was taking on the Turkish empire. This evocative sketch was created by an unidentified correspondent for the Russian Mir newspaper and was published in the Illustrated London News in 1876. The image offers a unique glimpse into the brutal realities of the war in the Herzegovina region and the sacrifices made by both sides in their pursuit of victory.
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