Battle of Alma20 September 1854
Commands the Highland Brigade to victory over Russia during the march on Sevastopol.
Historical person
Colin Campbell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Colin Campbell, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
7 records1854–18586 events4 places
Chronological biography
1854
Battle of Balaclava25 October 1854
Commands the Highland Brigade.
Thin Red Line25 October 1854
Commands Highlanders during the Thin Red Line.
1857
Siege of LucknowNovember 1857
Leads a 5,000 reinforcements into the residency at Lucknow
Siege of Lucknow16 November 1857
Fights into the residency & rescues the occupants but leaves the city in rebel hands
1858
Battle of Cawnpore1858
Helps crush the Indian mutiny & recaptures Cawnpore
Battle of Lucknow1858
Uses 20,000 men, the largest army ever seen in India, to recapture Lucknow
Titles and roles
Baron · Commander of Highland Brigade · Commander in Chief · General
Record provenance
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