Battle of Inkermann

DESCRIPTION: This engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Inkerman, a major engagement during the Crimean War. Battle Details: Fought on November 5, 1854, the battle resulted in a victory for the allied forces of Britain and France against the Russian Army. Scene Description: The print is titled "The Battle of Inkermann - Charge of the Guards" and likely dates to circa 1860. It shows British Foot Guards attacking Russian troops at the Sandbag Battery. The battle was famously called "The Soldier's Battle" because heavy fog forced troops to fight largely on their own initiative. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 20 x 17 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: London: Virtue & Co. DATE: c1860s COMMENTS: Very good condition with some patina of age. SUBJECT: Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.