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Elizabeth Bragga recalls Sevastopol burning in Crimean War
A veteran Camilla Bragga recounts service in the Italian legion at Sevastopol, describing bombardment, fires, and the fall of Malakoff. He tells of witnessing explosions, the Russian retreat, and the chaos of the ruined city while recounting later experiences in the American Civil War and Libby Prison. The tale ends with a poignant reunion between former Sardinian and Union soldiers and a note on enduring friendship.
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Castile
San Juan
Italy
Camilla Bragga
Elizabeth
Zouaves
General Della Marmora
Sevastopol
Bragga
Fort Alexander
Redan
Grand Magazine
Petersburg
Moscow
Naepoleon
Weis
Parang
Fez
Bowses
Malakoff
Rusalana
Sevantopol
Briggs
Tila
Forty
New York Volunteers
Deep “Bottom
Libby
Richmond
Brogga
Camilla
Ftulsepye Montazzic
Sardinian Legion
United States