Siege notes and Turkish French and Sardinian positions
General Simpson reports Russians hold Mackenzie Heights with forward posts near Baidar and possible artillery at Alupka. French cavalry reach Baidar with Sardinians on the Suhal. Turkish forces cover Balaklava. Four squadrons of light cavalry to Baidar to convoy forage. Casualties listed. Major-General Markham takes command of 2d Division. Keppel relieves Lushington in Naval Brigade.
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Simpson
21St Ul
Mackenzie Heights
Baidur
Alupka
Alfies
Balaklava
Tchernaya
Tchorgoun
Suhal
Baidar
Sahal
Sebastopol
Malakhof
Altodor
Albat
Chouli
Ogenbash
Urkusta
Souhai
Commissariat
Markham
Stephen Lushington
K.C.B
Henry Keppel
Fisder
England
James Simpson
Lord Panmure
Progress of the Siege Report from Crimea July 17
General Pelissier forwards a detailed Army of the East dispatch from Crimea noting limited sorties by the besieged, a failed 14th 15th assault against the Malakhoff left, and a Russian probing night attack repelled by entrenched positions and disciplined fire.
French Siege Report Describes Malakoff Assault and Losses
The dispatch details a night sortie by Russian forces at Malakoff, repulsed by Brigadier-General Uhrich and Canrobert with strong French and English artillery support. It notes 23 killed and 77 wounded in twenty four hours, including Colonel Adam and Commandant Boissonnet, praising officers Cardonne Dufau Chaotte Segretain and the overall vigor of the defense and assaults.
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Motterrouge
Uhrich
de Chabron
Teiller
Bosquet
Malaktiat Sa
Canrobert
Victoria
Redan
Viney
Espinasse
Cardonne
Dufau
Cha 20Tte
Segretain
Adam
Boissonnet
Russians launch night sortie on Malakhoff Hill during siege
Camp above Sebastopol reports a night time Russian assault on Malakhoff Hill against Allied working parties on June 14 15. The French and Allies repelled the attack with heavy losses to the Russians while infantry bayoneted a trench and gained ground. A flag of truce appeared next day but English batteries delayed reply.
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Malakhoff
Korniloff
French and Russian sortie described during bombardment phase
July 21 report details a night attack near Malakho and Careening Bay with French and Russian batteries firing in intense shell and musketry exchange. The assault lasted about twenty minutes amid dark, stormy conditions. allies reportedly repelled the attack with heavy artillery and musket fire, while casualties appeared heavy for the enemy.
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Vung
Malakhot
Careening Bay
Takermain
Malakho
Queen Expresses Grief Over Raglan Death Before Sebastopol
The Queen sends heartfelt grief to the army over Lord Raglan’s death at Sebastopol. She urges continued duty and pride in the army, with Lt Gen WJ Sturson conveying the message. A retrospective eulogy by Lord Hardinge is published for the troops in the Crimea.
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Sebastopol
Lord Raglan
Sturson
Lord Hardinge
Crimea
Courts Martial ExcesseS Among Officers Reported
A Daily Mews correspondent notes three officers were tried by court martial for drunkenness after leniency failed. General Simpson sent four earlier cases to duty with reprimand. three later were cashiered with no mercy. The exam ple officer, a long serving captain with Indian War medals, faced ruinous dishonor despite loyal service. Lord Hardinge must confirm the sentence. The report quotes orders from Sebastopol HQ July 20 1855.
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Daily Mews
Simpson
Lord Hardinge
Aod
Sebastopol
Court martial records reveal two officers cashiered near Sebastopol
A Sebastopol campaign court martial dated July 16 1855 sentences Captain Colin Maxwell 93rd Highlanders and Captain Charles Spencer Gaynor 9th Regiment to be cashiered for drunken, undisciplined behavior while serving near Sebastopol. Recommendations cite length of service and health. Official orders confirm the sentences.
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Hastopol
Simpson
Colin Maxwell
Clantan
Scbastopol
Sexrenck
Shim
C. Maxwell
J. Torn
J. Simpson
Sebastopol
Charles Spencer Gaynor
Cuance
Seyrence
Fren. Horn
Feminine Speculations At Sebastopol During Siege
The letter, dated May 26, from a visitor near Sebastopol, recounts Russian fortifications, battles at Arabat and Kertch, and the Mamelon attack. It notes rumors of a Russian march on Paris, bombardment by the enemy, and plans to convert Sebastopol into a fortress while the town's appearance evolves with ongoing works.
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Balaklava
Sebastopol
Foross
Baidar
Kertch
Arabat
Paris
Mother
Severnaya
Danube
Star Port
Faubourg
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Pelissier
Army of the East
M. Je Marechal
Brandon
Granchette
4Th
Chasseurs-a- Pied
100Th
Karabelnaia
Grenadiers
Imperial Guard
Karabelnuia
Raglan
Frep
Horn
H.W. Banwann
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