William Peel throwing a live shell

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William Peel throwing a live shell

Captain William Peel (1824 - 1858) depicted in the act of bravery that won his first Victoria Cross during the Crimean War, namely throwing a live Russian shell back over the parapet to prevent the explosion of the British powder and ammunition cases amongst which it had fallen

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1854 Ammunition Battery Brave Bravery Crimean Fuse Live Parapet Peel Sailors Shell Throwing Wars Will I Am

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking historical image, Captain William Peel (1824-1858) is depicted in an act of bravery that earned him the first Victoria Cross during the Crimean War. The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment when Peel, a brave naval officer, threw a live Russian shell back over the parapet to prevent the explosion of British powder and ammunition cases amongst which it had fallen. The scene unfolds at a British battery during the Siege of Sevastopol in 1854. With the Crimean War raging on, Peel and his comrades were under constant threat from Russian artillery fire. Amidst the chaos and danger, a live Russian shell landed amongst the British ammunition cases, posing a grave risk to the safety of the entire battery. Without hesitation, Peel sprang into action. With the fuse of the shell burning dangerously short, he bravely grabbed the projectile and, using all his strength, heaved it back over the parapet, saving the lives of his fellow sailors and preventing a catastrophic explosion. Peel's quick thinking and unwavering courage were celebrated throughout the British Navy and beyond. His act of bravery was recognized with the award of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valor in the face of the enemy in the British military. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the heroism and sacrifice of Captain William Peel and the soldiers who fought in the Crimean War.

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