BEFORE SEVASTOPOL.
Predicament in which the Allies found themselves—Flank march
round Sevastopol—Occupation of Balaklava by the British and of
Kamiesh Bay by the French—The Allies refuse to assault
Sevastopol; they prefer to bombard it—Depression of the
Russians, who fear a prompt assault—Description of the defences
round the south side of Sevastopol; successful efforts of the
enemy to strengthen them—Description of the upland of the
Chersonese, occupied by the Allies; their position and
labours—First bombardment and its results—No attack; a regular
siege inevitable—Draft of Officers and men to the Coldstream
arrive in the Crimea—Establishment of the Regiment—Russian
reinforcements begin to arrive—Battle of Balaklava; Cavalry
charges—_Sortie_ of the Russians against the British right
flank; its failure 180