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Attack on the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, by the "Miranda" and "Brisk", 1854. Creator: Unknown. Attack on the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, by the "Miranda" and "Brisk", 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Attack on the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, by the "Miranda" and "Brisk", 1854. Creator: Unknown. Attack on the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, by the "Miranda" and "Brisk", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Attack on the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, by the "Miranda" and "Brisk", 1854. Scene from the Crimean War: Royal Navy warships bombard a town in northern Russia. Operations of the White Sea Squadron...the English squadron in that distant region, has not been idle...The town of Novitska was burned to the ground on the 23rd July, by the steamers Brisk and Miranda...[View of the town] as it appeared previous to the fire...they would not come to terms, so we manned and armed boats the next morning, and landed our marines and sailors to the left of the town, and proceeded up closer to the town with the gun-boats. They opened fire on us, but hurt no one. We soon silenced their guns, took the town, and burnt it to the ground'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This image depicts the aftermath of the attack on the town of Novitska, located in the White Sea during the Crimean War. The scene is dominated by the smoke rising from the ruins of the town, as the Royal Navy warships "Miranda" and "Brisk" anchor in the distance. The attack, which took place on July 23, 1854, was a response to the town's refusal to surrender. The illustration is derived from an article published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, which described the events leading up to the attack. The text reveals that the British squadron, stationed in the White Sea, had not been idle and that the town of Novitska was set ablaze after negotiations for its surrender failed. The marines and sailors were landed, and a fierce battle ensued. Despite the resistance from the town's defenders, the British forces managed to take control and set the town on fire. The image provides a glimpse into the destructive power of war and the devastating impact it can have on civilian populations. The smoke-filled sky and the charred remains of the town serve as a stark reminder of the destruction wrought by the conflict. The image also underscores the importance of naval power during this period and the role it played in shaping the outcome of the Crimean War.
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