Battlefield Alma
The Battle of Alma, which took place on 20 September 1854, is considered to be the first battle of the Crimean War. A coalition of British, French and Ottoman forces defeated the army of General Alexander Menshikov.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
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Point of interest
Monument
- 61st Vladimir Regiment Memorial - Viline
- Memorial Battle of Alma - Viline
- Memorial Chapel Alma - Viline
Cemetery
- Mass Grave French Soldiers - Viline
- Mass Grave Russian Soldiers 1854 - Viline
- Grave Captain Horace William Caste - Viline
Fortification
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