Inkerman, 1854

Inkerman, 1854

Author: Patrick Mercer

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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A major action of the Crimean War, the British victory in heavy fog at Inkerman proved to be a testament to the skill and initiative of the individual men and officers of the day. The Russians, although defeated, managed to successfully stall a crucial allied offensive.


Inkerman 1854

Inkerman 1854

Author: Patrick Mercer

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 1998-01-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781855326187

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Osprey's study of the Battle of Inkerman (1854), which was part of the Crimean War (1853-1856). On 5 November 1854 the Russians marched out of the besieged city of Sevastopol to throw off the allied British and French forces by mounting a joint attack with their troops from outside the city. Despite outnumbering their enemies five to one the Russians failed to achieve victory in what looked to be almost a foregone conclusion. The third major action of the Crimean War (following Alma and Balaclava), the battle fought in heavy fog at Inkerman proved to be a testament to the skill and initiative of the individual men and officers of the British Army of the day.


The Guards Brigade in the Crimea

The Guards Brigade in the Crimea

Author: Michael Springman

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1783460660

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The Guards Brigade consisted of three battalions, the 3rd Grenadier Guards, 1st Coldstream Guards and 1st Scottish Fusilier Guards (as the Scots Guards were then known).The book opens with a resum of the causes of the War and an analysis of the woeful disorganization of the Army, in contrast to the efficiency of the Royal Navy. The Brigades performance in the major battles (Alma, inkerman etc.) is examined. The author describes the Russians plans, the ground and conditions experienced by the long suffering troops. The roles and abilities of the various commanders, often found wanting, is fascinatingly treated. After the war was over, the return home and parades are described.