The Battle of the Tchernaya began with Russian troops initiating a bombardment on August 17, 1855, and did not ceasefire for ten days. On September 5 it was agreed to launch another final assault on the Malakoff. Three days later another renewed invasion happened at the Great Redan on September 8th. The battle was fought on the outskirts of Sevastapol. For the Russians, the plan was to drive the French out of the city. Unfortunately, the French allies gained a victory and forced the Russians to retreat after several days. Just before Mrs. Seacole becomes a nurse for the Crimean war, she mentions this battle that occurs before she gets to the war.

Seacole, Mary. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, Penguin Classics. 1857.

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