Episode 2 of 2
Rebuffed Russian Assault
- When
- 25 October 1854
- Where
- Balaclava
A large Russian assault on the allied supply base at Balaclava was rebuffed on 25 October 1854.
The battle was part of the Siege of Sevastopol, an attempt by the British, French, and Ottoman allies to capture the port and fortress of Sevastopol. The Russian assault targeted the allied supply base to the southeast at Balaclava, which was successfully rebuffed.
Sources
- Crimean War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Battle of Balaclava Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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