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Battle of Inkerman
1854 • Krim
Historical Overview
The Battle of Inkerman was fought during the Crimean War on 5 November 1854 by the allied armies of Britain and France against the Imperial Russian Army. The battle broke the will of the Russian Army to defeat the allies in the field, and was followed by the siege of Sevastopol. The role of troops fighting mostly on their own initiative due to the foggy conditions during the battle has earned the engagement the name "The Soldier's Battle."
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
Allied Forces
- Commander: Raglan / Canrobert
- Strength: ca. 16.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.400
Tsardom of Russia
- Commander: Menschikow
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: ca. 12.000
Strategic Context
Russian attempt to break the siege of Sevastopol.
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