THE WINTER OF 1854-55 IN THE CRIMEA.
Prostration of both sides after the battle of Inkerman—Sevastopol
not to be taken in 1854—Tardy arrangements to enable the army
to remain in the Crimea during the winter—Violent hurricane of
the 14th of November; stores scattered and destroyed—The winter
begins in earnest—How the Government at home attended to the
wants of the army at the seat of war—Absence of a road between
the base at Balaklava and the front—Miserable plight to which
the army was reduced—Indignation in England, and the measures
taken to relieve the troops—Admirable manner in which the
misfortunes were borne by the British soldiers—Operations on
both sides during the winter—The Turks occupy Eupatoria;
successful action fought there—The Guards Brigade sent to
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