Siege of Sevastopol
Commands British forces during the unsuccessful assault on the Great Redan on 18 June.
Role range: 1853-1856
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
James Simpson Biography and Timeline
Follow James Simpson through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Simpson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1855–1855Years on this page
1855
Commander of British Field Force
Appointed Commander of the British Field Force.
Role range: 1853-1856
British Command
Succeeds Raglan in command of the British army.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
Great Redan
Directs British attacks against the Great Redan.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
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