Crimean War, Sebastopol after Russian retreat
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Crimean War, Sebastopol after Russian retreat
Crimean War -- Sebastopol after the Russian retreat.
1855
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1850s 1855 Burning Cassell Crimean Destruction Flames Retreat Sebastopol
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November Night: Sebastopol after the Russian Retreat during the Crimean War (1855) Amidst the ashes and ruins of Sebastopol, the once proud and fortified city now lay in despair following the Russian retreat in November 1855 during the Crimean War. This haunting image, captured by an unknown photographer and published by Cassell's Illustrated, presents a chilling tableau of destruction and desolation. The city, bathed in the dim light of November, appears as a ghostly apparition, with the dark silhouettes of buildings standing out against the flickering flames and billowing smoke. The fire, still burning fiercely, casts an eerie glow over the scene, illuminating the devastation wrought upon the city. The streets, once bustling with life, now lie empty and desolate, with only the sound of crackling flames and the acrid smell of smoke filling the air. The once grand buildings, now reduced to smoldering ruins, stand as a testament to the brutal and destructive power of war. The image evokes a sense of loss and sorrow, as the once proud and defiant city is reduced to a shadow of its former self. The families who once called this place home have been displaced, their lives forever changed by the events of the Crimean War. As the night deepens, the fire slowly dies down, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation. The city of Sebastopol, once a symbol of Russian strength and resilience, now lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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