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The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857). Artist: DJ Pound
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The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857). Artist: DJ Pound
The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857). The Battle of the Alma (September 20, 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War, took place in the vicinity of the River Alma in the Crimea. An Anglo-French force under General St. Arnaud and Lord Raglan defeated General Menshikovs Russian army, which lost around 6000 troops. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume IV: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company (1857)
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This print, titled "The battlefield of the Alma, night after the battle, 1854 (1857)", takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War in 1854. In this haunting scene, we witness the devastating consequences of war. The battlefield is strewn with fallen soldiers and lifeless bodies. The torchlight illuminates the darkness, casting an eerie glow on this tragic tableau. Wounded soldiers lie scattered across the field, their pain and suffering evident even in monochrome. The artist DJ Pound skillfully captures both the carnage and desolation that follows a fierce battle. This engraving from Lieutenant Colonel Williams' publication "England's Battles by Sea and Land" serves as a somber reminder of the human cost of conflict. Amongst this grim landscape stands General St. Arnaud and Lord Raglan, leaders who led their Anglo-French force to victory against General Menshikov's Russian army. Their presence symbolizes resilience amidst chaos. "The battlefield of Alma" transports us back to a time when nations clashed for power and territory. It reminds us that behind every war lies untold stories of sacrifice and loss. As we contemplate this historical photograph print, let it serve as a poignant reflection on humanity's capacity for destruction while inspiring hope for peace in our modern world.
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