Battle of Inkerman (1854)

The Battle of Inkerman occurred on 5 November 1854 during the Crimean War. Allied forces from Britain and France defeated the Imperial Russian Army, marking a significant victory in the campaign to capture Sevastopol. The engagement resulted in the promotion of Lord Raglan to field marshal, highlighting the strategic importance of the battle despite the ongoing siege.

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Background and detail

Background. The Crimean War involved an alliance of Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia against Russia. Allied forces landed in Crimea in September 1854 to capture the naval base at Sevastopol. The Battle of Inkerman was part of this campaign, where Russian forces attempted to break the siege but were defeated by the allied armies.

Commanders. Lord Raglan commanded the British troops sent to the Crimea, having been promoted to substantive full general in June 1854. Following the allied victory at Inkerman, he was promoted to field marshal on 5 November 1854. On the Russian side, the 10th Division was engaged on 5 November 1854 under a lieutenant whose name is truncated in the supplied passage.

Outcome. The battle resulted in an allied victory, with the Russian sortie being defeated. This success contributed to the continued siege of Sevastopol, although later assaults in 1855 proved unsuccessful. The victory at Inkerman was a key moment in the Crimean campaign, demonstrating the resilience of the allied forces against Russian counter-attacks.

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