Bombardment of Sveaborg
Participates in British naval operations against the Russian fortress and dockyard at Sveaborg.
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Explore 148 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1855.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1855
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August
September
Great Redan
Commands the British Light Division during the final assault on the Great Redan.
Great Redan
Commands the Second Division involved in the final British assault on the Great Redan.
Great Redan
Directs British attacks against the Great Redan.
Great Redan
Leads troops during the British assault on the Great Redan and gains prominence for his conduct.
Fall of Sevastopol
Receives news of the fall of southern Sevastopol.
Battle of Kars
Distinguishes himself in the defence of Kars during the major Russian assault.
Battle of Kars
Helps direct the Ottoman defence during the major Russian assault on Kars.
Battle of Kars
Directs the defence that repels a major Russian assault on Kars.
Kars Hospital
Treats soldiers and civilians as famine, wounds and disease intensify during the siege of Kars.
Siege of Sevastopol
Serves with the Naval Brigade and helps operate heavy guns during the siege of Sevastopol.
October
Battle of Kinburn
Supports Allied naval operations at Kinburn.
Kars Famine
Maintains discipline as food shortages, cold and disease steadily weaken the besieged garrison.
November
British Command
Succeeds James Simpson as commander of the British army in Crimea after the fall of southern Sevastopol.
Discovery of Victoria Falls
Discovers the Victoria Falls
Surrender of Kars
Surrenders Kars after the garrison is exhausted by famine, disease and prolonged siege.
Other events (month unknown)
Agreement Regulates Relations With British India
The Peshawar agreement establishes a framework for relations between the Afghan emirate and British India.
Anglo Afghan Treaty Signed At Peshawar
John Lawrence signs the 30 March 1855 treaty establishing peace and friendship with Dost Mohammad's government.
Aspen Court
Publication of "Aspen Court"
Battlefield Aid
Travels near active fighting to provide food, medicines and practical assistance to wounded and exhausted soldiers.
British Authorities Recognize Afghan Independence
British India formally promises to refrain from interference in Dost Mohammad's existing Afghan dominions.
British Hotel
Establishes the British Hotel near Balaclava for soldiers.
British Hotel
Operates the British Hotel near Balaclava, supplying food, medicines and other services to soldiers.
British Pledge Noninterference In Afghanistan
The British East India Company undertakes not to interfere in lands held by Dost Mohammad Khan.
Canal Commission
Serves among international experts examining the feasibility and route of the proposed Suez Canal.
Capture of Malakoff
Sevastopol surrenders after the French capture Malakoff.
Capture of Sevastopol
Sevastopol surrenders after the French capture Malakoff.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chippenham Railway Station Facilities Mature
Station facilities developed as regular Great Western passenger and goods traffic became established.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Conference of Vienna
Sevastopol has fallen, the Black Sea Fleet sunk and the Baltic Fleet isolated. Gains Russian and Austrian agreement to reopen the Vienna Conference.
Crimea Medal
Authorizes medals recognising service in the Crimean campaign.
Crimean Hospitals
Visits hospitals in Crimea to inspect medical conditions and extend reforms beyond Scutari.
Crimean Medal Presentation
Personally presents Crimean medals to veterans at a public ceremony, reinforcing recognition of soldiers' service.
Crimean Photography
Photographs officers, soldiers, camps and landscapes in Crimea, creating one of the earliest major photographic records of war.
Crimean Troops Transported By Steamship
Great Britain carried British military personnel during its temporary employment as a Crimean War troopship.
Crimean War Inquiry
Secures a parliamentary committee of inquiry into the condition of the British army before Sevastopol.
Crimean War Reporting
Uses The Times to publicise reports from Crimea and campaign for improvements in military administration.
Crimean Winter Reporting
Continues reporting army suffering and administrative failures, intensifying political pressure for reform in Britain.
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