By V. A. Stuart
Because the Russian cavalry prepares to release a full-scale assault to grab Balaclava, the British locate themselves in determined straits. Dangerously outnumbered, they're hoping for reinforcements, yet meanwhile they need to carry their floor, calling for heroism that may try out the braveness of even the bravest guy. Dodging bursting shells and Russian Cossacks, possibility proves that the bluejackets struggle to boot on land as they do at sea.
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There’s talk that we are to be permitted to shift from this anchorage to Kherson, which would be a blessing from our Admiral’s point of view. It 56 The Brave Captains would greatly shorten the fatiguing journey for him and would also lessen the risk he’s compelled to take. Imagine it, Phillip . . ” Phillip asked, shocked. Tom Johnson nodded, tight-lipped. “I do. And the Russians, as you’ll have observed, have several steamers anchored just inside the boom, ready to sally forth on the chance of picking up a prize.
But having made the flank march and reached the south side of the town, they could still have walked in. ” “Because it took three weeks to land the siege-guns and haul them into position for the bombardment,” Phillip said. ” Graham spread his hands in a gesture of despair. “What madness! The delay and the Allies’ inaction puzzled everyone in Odessa— there seemed no reason for it. Well, the Russians have made good use of their unexpected respite—Sebastopol is, alas, no easy nut to crack now! ” “Do you agree with him?
He was expecting the navy to defend the town only for long enough to enable him to withdraw his main body of troops to Bakshi-Serai, from whence he could receive supplies and reinforcements, and preserve his lines of communication with Russia . . aiming eventually at a counter-attack. Once he had gained his objective and had covered the post-road to Simpheropol, the garrison of Sebastopol—such as it was—would have served its purpose. They say he’s a shrewd old man and a ruthless tactician. As far as he was concerned, Korniloff could either have surrendered or endeavoured to make a run for it, after blowing up the naval arsenal and docks and scuttling the rest of his ships.