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Crimean war art prints, of the battles, of the Crimean war, Battle of Balaclava, Alma and Inkerman all shown in great military art prints, by Victorian artists, Lady Butler, Caton Woodville, Robert Gibb, and Robert Hillingford and modern military artist Chris Collingwood , Brian Palmer and David Rowlands

Battle of Balaclava  October 25th 1854.    A Russian Force under the command of Prince Aleksandr Menshikov attacked the Port of Balaclava, which was the allied supply base for the siege of Sabastopol. This attack caught the British by Surprise, and the commander Lord Raglan ordered Sir Colin Campbell to for the 93rd Highlanders into a "Thin red Line" to stop the advance of the Russian Force.  He then commanded Lord Lucan commander of the cavalry Division to counter attack. The heavy  Brigade under the command of Sir James Scarlet, pushed the Russian force of 3,000 cavalry. But Lord Lucan did not follow up this advantage. This gave the Russians time to re group and reform.   Lord Lucan had commanded the Light Division to clear the Balaclava Causeway. But instead due to an error of a staff Officer Captain Nolan. The Light  Brigade charged the Heavily defended valley  to the North.  This Famous charge of the light Brigade lead by General Lord    cardigan with a Brigade strength of 673. supported by French Chasseurs d'Afrique charged the Russian Guns at the head of the valley, they managed to get to the Guns only to be turned back. The losses were very high. 113 killed, and 134 wounded. General Pierre Bosquet after witnessing the charge remarked "It is magnificent but it is not war". The battle of Balaclava, finally ended leaving Balalcava still in British Hands.

Scots Greys During the Battle of Balaclava

Across the valley of Balaclava there stretched a chain of hillocks four in number, upon which the Turks had constructed redoubts armed with a few heavy ship's guns. With the object of attacking our position, the Russians detached a strong body of horse, together with some guns and several battalions of infantry. These troops, at about seven in the morning, attacked the redoubts, and in spite of the efforts of some of our artillery and cavalry, succeeded in storming and carrying one after the other, the Turks bolting like hares towards the Highlanders' position. A little later a strong body of Russian infantry moved down to the valley, preparatory to an attack in force, their front covered by a line of artillery. The second redoubt fell; again was seen the spectacle of Cossack chasing Moslem; and then the third little fort was attacked.

The Highlanders, meanwhile, were drawn up at a distance of about half a mile from the Russians, who halting to enable the rear squadrons to close up, prepared to charge and annihilate the gallant 93rd. Brave old Colin Campbell never altered their formation, but received that tremendous onslaught in line, to use the world famous phrase "with that thin red line tipped with steel". The Russians were simply mown down, and the survivors fled. Another body of Russian cavalry, pursuing the flying Turks, surged up to the ridge which concealed our cavalry. The Heavy Brigade was drawn up in two lines. The first consisted of the Scots Greys with the Inniskillings; the second was composed of the 4th Royal Irish, 5th Dragoon Guards, and 1st Dragoons. As the Heavies were moving from their position in order to cover the approaches, the enemy's cavalry came after them over the ridge. Lord Lucan saw the danger, galloped after his men, wheeled them round, and ordered them to advance. The first Russian line was composed evidently of some corps d'elite, clothed in a gorgeous light blue uniform glistening with silver. A large body of Lancers came up behind them, and the rear was brought up by a body of Dragoons in grey.

The trumpets of the Heavies rang out successively the advance, the trot, and the charge. Like a thunderbolt the Greys and Inniskillings went straight at the centre of the enemy. Wheeling slightly to the left the Greys swept on with a tremendous force and loud shouts. On they went, gathering force and pace at every stride. There came a terrific crash as the opposing forces met. Through and through their ranks the gallant Heavies charged. By sheer weight and strength and indomitable courage the stalwart troops and their weighty grey horses pierced rank after rank, until they were again seen far among the rearmost squadrons of the Russians. The rest of the Heavies followed on in no less gallant a manner, until the whole mass was writhing beneath the irresistible onslaught of our men.

In the midst of the sanguinary struggle the tall, stalwart form of the adjutant of the Greys, Lieutenant Miller, was seen standing in his stirrups, and yelling with all his strength - "Rally - the Greys!". All those who were able fought their way towards him panting, wounded and covered with dust and blood, and cleared a space round him. As many of the regiment as could be collected were formed up, and once more charged. Just then a squadron of the Inniskillings dashed in on the left of the Russians. The Charge of the Heavy Brigade was over. The encounter was won. Again the unflinching Dragoons were victorious, and more than ever entitled to the motto "Nulli Secundus."

Fine old Sir Colin Campbell rode up later on, and uncovering cried : "Greys! Gallant Greys! I am sixty-one years old, and if I were young again I should be proud to sever in your ranks!"

The enthusiasm of the troops who witnessed this glorious charge of the Heavies was unbounded. Officers and men raised their caps and shouted and cheered as the effects of the charge was apparent in the rout of the Russians which ensued. Lord Raglan, who with his staff, occupied a commanding position on a ridge, overlooking the scene of the struggle, sent one of his aides-de-camp to General Scarlett who had led the charge with unfaltering courage. "His Lordship bids me say, Sir," said that officer, "that the charge was admirably executed."

The Russian cavalry retired in much confusion after this heavy blow, while shot after shot from the batteries plunged through their disordered ranks. After the charge the Heavy Brigade moved up to the neck of the valley just about the time the Light Cavalry had been ordered to charge the Russian guns. The Greys who, together with their old Waterloo comrades the Royals, were in the first line, where exposed to a tremendous crossfire from the guns and from the musketry of the Russian infantry who had then occupied in force the captured redoubts, but they escaped fairly well.

Despite the tremendous fighting, the loss of the Greys was very slight. Their total casualties were two men and 14 horses killed, and four officers, five sergeants and 48 men wounded. Sergeant-Major Grieve when he rescued an officer who was in imminent danger of being killed in the melee. He was cut off and surrounded by the enemy, when Grieve caught sight of him. Charging up to the spot, the Sergeant-Major cut down one Russian, and disabled and dispersed the others. For this conspicuous bravery Grieve was one of the proud band of 62 sailors and soldiers paraded before Her Majesty on June 26th 1857, in Hyde Park, when the most highly prized decoration in the British Army, the Victoria Cross, was pinned to his breast by the Queen's own hand. Another non-commissioned officer of the regiment also signally distinguished himself on that historic occasion, and for his bravery received the much coveted Victoria Cross. Sergeant Ramage first of all saved the life of a wounded comrade; then he rescued another from no less than seven Russians, whom he dispersed; and wound up the day dismounting in the valley and taking a Russian prisoner, whom he brought off in triumph. Excerpt from the Navy and Army Illustrated January 15th 1897 by G F Bacon

SIEGE OF SEBASTOBOL (SEVASTOPOL) 1854 - 1855

After the British Victory at The Battle of Alma, the British and French force advanced onto Sebastopol.  The Russian Fortress naval base was laid under siege. The Bombardment began on October 17th. The Allied Commanders Genral Lord Raglan and General Francois Canrobert. Decided to Bombard the Fortress as they did not posses enough forces to take it by storm.  A British naval Squadron under the Command of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons bombarded Sebastopol from the sea. An attempt was made to relieve Sebastpol by the Russians by Attacking the British Supply port of Balaclava on the 25th October but this attempt failed. Prince Menshikov again tried an attack elevan days later on the Heights of Inkerman but this again was beaton off.  A third attempt to Dislodge the British force, was made on the 16ht of August 1855 at the Chernaya river but failed.  Several allied attempts in the spring of 1855 to take Sebastopol by storm failed. Finally on the 8th of September the French commanded by General Aimable Pelissier took Malakhov a fortification at the southern end of Sebastopol. The British under their new commander General Simpson (Lord Raglan Had Died) attacked ands took the Redan, only to loss it again.   On the 11th of September the Russian abandoned Sebastopol blowing up the defences and all shipping in the harbour.  This event ended the war.  Although the Russian force was still in tacked and not defeated. Czar Alexnader II after the death of his father on March 2nd 1856 singed the final peace terms at the Congress of Paris on march 30th 1856. 

The Thin Red Line by Robert Gibb.

There is no retreat from here, men! said General Sir Colin Campbell (who at that moment may have said to have commanded the regiment in person) as he cantered along the front of the 93rd You must die where you stand To which some of the Highlanders replied cheerily Ay Ay, Sir Colin if needs be well do that. Nearer and nearer the Russian Squadrons approached - the ground trembling beneath their horses feet, and gathering speed at every stride, they galloped on towards that thin red streak, topped with steel the Sutherland Highlanders awaited the onslaught of the enemys horsemen in line, without a movement in their ranks. I would not even form four deep! was the reply of Sir Colin, when remonstrated with for giving the Russians such a chance. Cool as if on Birthday parade The Sutherlands stood until their foes were within 600 yards, then down on their knees they dropped the front rank, and delivered a steady volley. But the distance was too great, and, though a few saddles were emptied, the Russians pressed forward unchecked. On they rode, till scarcely 200 yards separated them from the intrepid Highlanders. When the rear rank brought their Minies to the present and over the heads of their kneeling comrades pourd a withering fire into the enemys masses.Shaken to their very centre, the Russian Squadrons fell back, but, encouraged by their gallant leaders, they determined to make one last bid for victory, and wheeling around, endeavored to turn the Highlanders right flank. here they were checkmated by the grenadier Company, which received the charge with such a volley, that the Russians went Files about and scampered off to seek the shelter of their guns.

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The Black Watch advance up the slopes of the hills overlooking the River Alma, defeating the Russian defenders. A British Victory in the Crimean Campaign.

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Comrades by Robert Gibb.

A dying soldier of the Black Watch is supported by his comrade, while another stands to protect them, as the ranks of the Highlanders march on, after the battles at Sebastopol during the Crimean war.

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A dying soldier of the Black Watch is supported by his comrade, while another stands to protect them, as the ranks of the Highlanders march on, after the battles at Sebastopol during the Crimean war.

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Letters from Home by Robert Gibb.

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Sutherland Highlander Officers, are shown in camp, reading letters from home, during the Crimean war.

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The Queen Bidding Farewell to the Guards on their Departure for the Crimea, 1854 by Harry Payne. (P)

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The Queen Bidding Farewell to the Guards on their Departure for the Crimea, 1854 by Harry Payne. (P)

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The Mission of Mercy. Florence Nightingale Receiving the Wounded at Scutari by Barrett. (GS)

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Scots Guards Saving the Colours at Alma by Lady Elizabeth Butler.

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Scots Guards Saving the Colours at Alma by Lady Elizabeth Butler.

Depicting Captain Lindsay of the Scots Guards advancing with the colours which were shot through and staff broken. By this example he helped to restore order after a Russian onslaught had put the regiment in disorder.

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Alma Forward the 42nd by Robert Gibb.

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Alma Forward the 42nd by Robert Gibb.

The Black Watch advance up the slopes of the hills overlooking the River Alma, defeating the Russian defenders. A British Victory in the Crimean Campaign.

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The 33rd (Duke of Wellingtons) Regiment storming the Great Redoubt at the Battle of Alma, 20th September 1854 by David Rowlands.

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The Battle of Alma by Felix Philippoteaux.

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The Battle of Alma by Felix Philippoteaux.

The Black Watch is shown with the Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards in the distance advancing up from the river Alma to attack the Russian forces at the top of the surrounding hills.

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Comrades by Robert Gibb.

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Sergeant Luke OConner Winning the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Alma by L.W. Desanges.

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Sergeant Luke OConner Winning the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Alma by L.W. Desanges.

Although shot in the breast, bravely carries forward one of the colours at the Battle of Alma, 20th September 1854.

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Green Hearts by Ivan Berryman.

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Fording the Alma by Lewis H. Johns.

The second battalion the Rifle Brigade preparing the way across the River Alma. 

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Stuka Ju87 - Preparing for the Day by Ivan Berryman. (P)

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The Light Division Carrying the Heights of Alma, Crimea 1854 by Harry Payne.

From Battles of Her Majestys Reign, Published 1890.

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The Thin Red Line by Robert Gibb.

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Battle of the Alma, 1854 by Henry Dupray (P)

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The Wounded Coldstream Guardsman by Alfred D Prades.

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Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava 25th October 1854  by Felix Philippoteaux.

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Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava 25th October 1854 by Felix Philippoteaux.

The Scots Greys are shown charging into the Russian cavalry amongst the The Scots Greys can be seen the regimental butcher who joined the action. This charge made up for the disastrous charge of the Light Brigade.

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