Siege of Sevastopol18 June 1855
Commands British forces during the unsuccessful assault on the Great Redan on 18 June.
Historical person
James Simpson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Simpson, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
4 records1855–18554 events1 places
Chronological biography
1855
British Command28 June 1855
Succeeds Raglan in command of the British army.
Commander of British Field Force28 June 1855
Appointed Commander of the British Field Force.
Great Redan8 September 1855
Directs British attacks against the Great Redan.
Titles and roles
Commander of British Field Force · General
Record provenance
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