Siege of Sevastopol

The Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855) was a major battle during the Crimean War, where Allied forces from Britain, France, and later, Italy, besieged the Russian port city of Sevastopol on the Black Sea. The Allies aimed to weaken Russian naval power and supply lines. The siege lasted for almost a year, marked by fierce fighting and heavy casualties. Eventually, the Allies captured the city in September 1855, significantly weakening Russia's position in the war. The siege highlighted the brutal nature of 19th-century warfare and the importance of supply and logistics in military campaigns.