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Crimean War, General MacMahons division in action
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Crimean War, General MacMahons division in action
Crimean War -- General MacMahons division in action, storming the Malakoff (Korniloff redoubt), along with the Chasseurs a Pied (French troops) and on the right flank the Zouaves (French North African troops) and the Seventh Regiment of the line.
1855
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1850s 1855 Action Allied Allies Battlefield Battleground Cassell Chasseurs Conflict Crimean Division Kornilov Macmahon Malakoff Mcmahon Pied Redoubt Regiment Russians Seventh Storming Zouaves Korniloff
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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Crimean War as General MacMahon's division of allied troops, including the Chasseurs à Pied (French infantry), Zouaves (French North African troops), and the Seventh Regiment of the Line, storm the Malakoff (Korniloff) redoubt on November 8, 1855. The Russian forces, positioned on the fortified heights, fiercely defended their position against the relentless advance of the Allied forces. The Malakoff redoubt, a key strategic position overlooking the city of Sevastopol, was a critical objective in the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. The determination and courage of the soldiers in this scene are palpable as they charge forward, weapons at the ready, amidst the smoke and chaos of battle. The contrast between the uniforms of the European troops and the distinctively colored fezes and turbans of the Zouaves adds a visual intrigue to the scene. This powerful image, taken from the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the raw emotion and intensity of one of the most significant military conflicts of the 19th century.
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