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The Allied Troops preparing to silence Inkerman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Allied Troops preparing to silence Inkerman, 1854. Crimean War, extract from Lord Raglan's dispatch: The morning was extremely dark, with a drizzling rain, rendering it almost impossible to discover anything beyond the flash and smoke of artillery and heavy musketry fire...the Russian columns advanced in great force, requiring every effort of gallantry on the part of our troops to resist them... the enemy [brought] upon our line not only the fire of all their field-batteries, but those in front of the works of the place, and the ship-guns...although the fire did not cease, the retreat became general, and heavy masses were observed retiring over the bridge of the Inkerman, and ascending the opposite heights, abandoning on the field of battle 5000 or 6000 dead and wounded, multitudes of the latter having already been carried off by them. I never before witnessed such a spectacle...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in 1854. The Allied troops, huddled together in the rain and mud, prepare to launch a counterattack against the advancing Russian forces. The scene is shrouded in darkness and smoke, with the flash of artillery and musket fire illuminating the battlefield. According to Lord Raglan's dispatch, published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, the morning of the battle was marked by heavy rain, making it difficult to distinguish friend from foe. The Russians, in great numbers, advanced with determination, forcing the Allied troops to put up a valiant resistance. The enemy's artillery and ship-guns added to the carnage, making it a fierce and deadly battle. Despite the relentless assault, the Allied troops held their ground, inflicting heavy casualties on the Russians. However, as the battle wore on, the situation began to turn against them, and a retreat became necessary. The scene depicted in this photograph shows the aftermath of the battle, with the defeated Russian forces abandoning the field, leaving behind thousands of their dead and wounded. The sight was described by Lord Raglan as one he had never before witnessed. The exact creator of this photograph is unknown, but it serves as a powerful reminder of the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides.
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