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Beskrovni map Sept 20, 1854, overall view in
Crimea, inset shows allied march from landing at Evpatoria - The timing of
these marches is not clear in the map. The sequence was as follows: First
Menshikov moved from around Bakhchisarai with most troops into Sevastopol. Then
the Allies landed near Efpatoria and marched toward Alma river (not shown) Then
after battle of Alma as allies resumed march south, Menshikov first withdrew
into Sevastopol and then marched most of the field army out of the city back
through Mackenzi farm to around Bakchisarai as the allies also marched through
Mackenzi farm and then to Balaklava. The van of the Allied forces touched the
rear guard of the Russian force without either side understanding just what was
happening. Menshikov kept a sizable garrison in Sevastopol. Then moved some
troops back south to Chorgun area. The allies established the British supply
port at Balaklava and the French port on the other coast near the city. The
French took the western end of the siege line and the British took the eastern
(right) side.
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