THE DEFENCE OF SEVASTOPOL (1854 - 1855) (Undying Pride of the Ukraine)

THE DEFENCE OF SEVASTOPOL (1854 - 1855) (Why is Ukraine/Russia proud of the defence of Sevastopol?) Introduction The siege of Sevastopol is a celebrated battle which saw the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, France, Turkey and Italy (Sardinia) act as a coalition against the city of Sevastopol. The defence of Sevastopol during the Crimean war has entered the history of Ukraine as one of the cherished pages of the art of war. The coalition's …

…attacks of the enemy were reflected, the loss of Malahov barrow was irreplaceable. Having exploded the gunpowder-magazines there was nothing left for the enemy. The coalition suffered a big loss during the siege of the south and was not able to conquer the other part of Sevastopol. After the end of the Crimean War there were made populated areas named Sevastopol. This was a tribute to the courageous heroism of the defenders of out city.