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Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25
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Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25
Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry. Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen. Engraving of E. Walker after William Simpson. Published in 1855 by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co. Litography. Private Collection
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This engraving, published in 1855 by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co., depicts the iconic Battle of Balaklava during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The scene is set on 25 October 1854, with the Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry taking center stage. The Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen are prominently displayed, their horses rearing up and charging towards the Ottoman forces. The landscape, rendered in rich colors and intricate detail by engraver E. Walker after the painting by William Simpson, captures the raw energy and intensity of the battle. The chaotic scene is filled with armed forces wrestling in the dust and the clash of steel as they engage in hand-to-hand combat. The Ottoman forces, though not depicted in this particular image, are known to have outnumbered the British, adding to the daring nature of the charge. The Crimean War was a significant conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of European powers, including Britain, France, and Sardinia. The Battle of Balaklava, though not a decisive victory for either side, became famous due to the heroic actions of the Light Brigade and the subsequent poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This image, a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved, remains an important historical document and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
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