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The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava
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The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava
The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava 25 October 1854. The Thin Red LineWatercolour by Richard Simkin. Associated with the 93rd (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War (1854-1856). Date: 1854
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1817 1854 1856 93rd Associated Balaclava Balaklava Crimean Foot Highlanders Regiment Simkin Sutherland Thin
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This stunning watercolour painting, titled "The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava," captures the bravery and determination of the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders during the Crimean War on October 25, 1854. The painting, created by renowned artist Richard Simkin, depicts the iconic moment known as the "Thin Red Line," when the Scottish regiment held off a large Russian cavalry charge at the Battle of Balaclava. The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, also known as the "Thin Red Line," were part of the British Army's Light Brigade, and their heroic stand prevented the Russians from capturing the British artillery and potentially turning the tide of the war. The painting beautifully captures the intense and chaotic scene of the battlefield, with the red uniforms of the Highlanders standing out against the brown and gray landscape. The painting is a testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Crimean War and is an important historical document of this significant moment in military history.
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