Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov25 September 1854
Directs Russian forces while naval ships are scuttled and their guns and crews are used in Sevastopol's defence.
Russia · Warfare / Crimean War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Directs Russian forces while naval ships are scuttled and their guns and crews are used in Sevastopol's defence.
Leaves Sevastopol and marches to Bakhchisarai to join up with Russian reinforcements.
Oversees the Russian war effort as Sevastopol's defenders use naval guns and crews to strengthen the fortress.
Develops rifle pits and fieldworks that strengthen the Russian defence of Sevastopol.
Extends fortifications around the Redan, Flagstaff Bastion and Malakoff during the siege.
Constructs the Russian fortifications to defend Sevastopol.
Russian forces evacuate the southern side of Sevastopol after the French capture the Malakoff.
Defends Sevastopol and finally retreats to the northern part of the town, which he continued to defend until peace is signed in Paris.
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