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Crimean War, Turks attacked by Cossacks
Crimean War -- Turkish transport from Kars to Erzurum attacked by Cossacks.
1855
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1850s 1855 Action Attacked Cassell Conflict Cossacks Crimean Horseback Kars Turks Erzurum
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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Crimean War (1853-1856), specifically an attack on a Turkish transport convoy en route from Kars to Erzurum in November 1855. The photograph, published in Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper, depicts Cossack soldiers on horseback charging towards the defenseless Turkish transport, their horses rearing and snorting in the heat of the moment. The Turkish men, caught off guard, scramble to defend themselves with makeshift weapons and shields. The scene is one of frenzied action, with smoke rising from the guns and the ground littered with debris. The Crimean War was a significant conflict between the Russian and Ottoman Empires, with the British and French intervening to support the Ottomans. This photograph offers a glimpse into the brutal realities of warfare during this period, with the clash of horse and infantry, the raw emotion on the faces of the soldiers, and the desperation of the Turkish men as they fight for their lives. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the courage and determination of those caught in its midst.
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