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Beskrovni map depicts the Russian version of
Balaklava battle. This shows all the phases of the battle. The Russian
commander is General Liprand. 1st the Russian capture of Cathgart's hill and
redoubts on the Causeway, then the cavalry attack against the Highlanders
(commanded by Campbell) at Kadikoi, then the battle between the British heavy
brigade (Scarlett) and Russian cavalry in the south valley and finally the
Charge of the Light Brigade (Cardigan) down the north valley. But it is in
error in making it appear that the Light Brigade crossed the Causeway as it
began its charge. The arrow should start from a position firther north and then
be more parallel to the causeway. The British infantry brigades of Cathcart and
Cambridge are shown moving down from the Sapun Gor height in support (to late
for action). Note at top center is the Inkerman height and at its northern end
the Inkerman monastery in the caves of the medieval Kalimata fortress. But the
later battle of Inkerman took place, not on this height, but rather in the
midst of the British siege line shown in blue on the Sapun Gor height.
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