In the spring of 1855, British-French coalition decided to occupy the Kerch Strait and seaport on Azov Sea, undermining Russian communications and food/military supplies to Russian troops in Crimea. The special importance in the Azov operation had the occupation of Taganrog, which had significant supplies of food after the halt in export sales due to the breakout of Crimean War, besides, it opened the way to Rostov on Don, the main hub for transportation of Russian troops to Caucasus war theater. In February 1854, the state of war was declared in Taganrog. The Governor of Taganrog, Count Nikolay Adlerberg left his office into the hands of the new governor-general Georgy Tolstoy in March, 1854. Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Second French Empire, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Sardinia Imperial Russia Strength 250,000 British 400,000 French 10,000 Sardinian 1,200,000 Russian Casualties 17,500 British 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 2,050 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of... The naval Battle of Sinope (or Sinop) occurred on 30 November 1853 at Sinop, a sea port in northern Turkey, when Imperial Russian battleships annihiliated a force of Ottoman Empire frigates. ... Template:Infobox Military Conflict General The Battle of Alma (September 20, 1854), the first battle of the Crimean War (1854–1856), took place in the vicinity of the River Alma in the Crimea. ... Army camp at Balaklava The Battle of Balaclava, fought on 25 October 1854, was a key battle during the Crimean War, fought between the allied forces of Britain, France and the Ottoman Empire on one side and Russia on the other. ... Combatants Great Britain France Russia Commanders General Pierre Bosquet Lord Raglan General Aleksandr Menshikov Strength Unknown 47,200 infantry 4,000 cavalry 110 guns est. ... Combatants Great Britain France Russia Commanders General François Canrobert (later replaced by General Pélissier) Lord Raglen Admiral Kornilov (later replaced by Admiral Pavel Nakhimov) Lt. ... The Battle of Eupatoria was an action with far reaching strategic significance. ... The Battle of Chernaya River (Battle of Tchernaïa, Сражение у Черной речки, Сражение у реки Черной) was a battle fought during the Crimean War on August 16, 1855 between Russia and a coalition of French and Piedmontese troops. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The Battle of Malakoff was fought on September 7, 1855 and resulted in a French victory under General MacMahon against the Russians. ... Kerch Strait. ... The shallow Sea of Azov is clearly distinguished from the deeper Black Sea. ... Motto: Процветание в единстве - Prosperity in unity Anthem: Нивы и горы твои волшебны, Родина - Your fields amd mounts are wonderful, Motherland Capital Simferopol Largest cities Simferopol, Eupatoria, Kerch, Theodosia, Yalta Official language Ukrainian. ... Taganrog (Russian: ) is a city and seaport in Rostov Oblast, Russia. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Second French Empire, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Sardinia Imperial Russia Strength 250,000 British 400,000 French 10,000 Sardinian 1,200,000 Russian Casualties 17,500 British 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 2,050 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of... Central market near Nativity Cathedral. ... The Entholinguistic patchwork of the modern Caucasus - CIA map The Caucasus, a region bordering Asia Minor, is located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea which includes the Caucasus Mountains and surrounding lowlands. ... A Declaration of War is a formal declaration issued by a national government indicating that a state of war exists between that nation, and one or more others. ... Taganrog (Russian: ) is a city and seaport in Rostov Oblast, Russia. ... The Governor (Russian: ) of Taganrog was the head of the Taganrog borough (incorporated municipality with privileges given by royal charter), between October 8, 1802 and May 19, 1887. ... Ancestral coat of arms of Adlerberg Nikolay Vladimirovich Adlerberg (Russian: ) (1819-1892)- Count, Councilor of State, chamberlain, governor of Taganrog, Simferopol and Finland. ... Coat of arms of Count Leo Tolstoy This article is about the Tolstoy family; for the famous novelist, see Leo Tolstoy. ...

On May 12 (May 24), 1855 the 16-thousand English-French expedition corps entered the Kerch Strait, took the cities of Kerch and Enikale, destroyed the coast battery of the Kamishevaya Bay and entered into the Azov Sea. Taganrog was no longer a military fortress since the end of 18th century, and had no fortifications or artillery; its defense was formed by two regiments of Don Cossacks and a garnison (total of 630, including 7 officers). Some 250 residents of Taganrog volunteered and formed a detachment of home guards. May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... Kerch Strait. ... Kerch (Russian: Керчь; Ukrainian: Керч; Old East Slavic: Корчев, Turkish and Crimean Tatar: Kerç) is a city (2001 pop 157,000) on the Kerch Peninsula of eastern Crimea, an important industrial, transportation and tourist center of Ukraine. ... Yenikale (in Russian, Еникале) is a fortress built by Turks in 1699 - 1706 located in the North-East part of Kerch city (Ukraine). ... The shallow Sea of Azov is clearly distinguished from the deeper Black Sea. ... Don Cossacks refers to cossacks that settled along the Don River, Russia it its lower and middle parts. ...

Bombardment of downtown Taganrog from the British raft during the first siege attempt.© TaganrogCity.Com

On May 22, 1855, the English-French squadron of 17 armed steam boats and 20 gunboats appeared near Taganrog. The city authorities received an ultimatum, suggesting to surrender the city without fight and with transfer of all reservoirs and state property. The governor general Georgy Tolstoy replied Russians never surrender their cities. This was followed by the first bombardment of the city that lasted 6.5 hours and a landing operation near the Old Depaldo Stairway (Каменная лестница) in the downtown Taganrog. The allies were thrown back by Don Cossacks and volunteer corps. This made the squadron leave the Gulf of Taganrog to the Southwest. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (800x639, 204 KB) Bombardment of Taganrog during Crimean War in 1855. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (800x639, 204 KB) Bombardment of Taganrog during Crimean War in 1855. ... Taganrog (Russian: ) is a city and seaport in Rostov Oblast, Russia. ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Coat of arms of Count Leo Tolstoy This article is about the Tolstoy family; for the famous novelist, see Leo Tolstoy. ... Don Cossacks refers to cossacks that settled along the Don River, Russia it its lower and middle parts. ... Taganrog Bay or Taganrog Gulf (Russian: ) is the largest bay in the North-western part of the Sea of Azov. ...

Sixteen Don Cossacks regiments were formed for defense of Russian cities on Azov Sea by July, 1855. In July 1855, the English-French squadron tried to go past Taganrog to Rostov on Don, entering the Don River through the Mius River. On July 7, 1855, the allied fleet started a second bombardment of Taganrog that lasted for three weeks. July 12, 1855 the new attempt to go through to Don River was stopped by the steamer Taganrog and two gunboats. On July 12, 1855 the H.M.S. Jasper grounded near Taganrog thanks to a fisherman, who repositioned the buoys into shallow waters. The cossacks captured the gunboat with guns, two British flags, 60 grenades, several boxes with shells and explosives and blew it up. Don Cossacks refers to cossacks that settled along the Don River, Russia it its lower and middle parts. ... The shallow Sea of Azov is clearly distinguished from the deeper Black Sea. ... Central market near Nativity Cathedral. ... There are at several rivers named Don: Don River, Russia Don River, Toronto River Don, England River Don, Aberdeenshire This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Mius (Russian: Миус) is a river in Eastern Europe that flows through Ukraine and Russia. ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... There are at several rivers named Don: Don River, Russia Don River, Toronto River Don, England River Don, Aberdeenshire This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Bombardment of Taganrog during the second siege attempt.© TaganrogCity.Com

The third siege attempt was made August 19-31, 1855, but the city was already fortified and the squadron could not approach too close for landing operations. The allied fleet left the Gulf of Taganrog on September 2, 1855, with minor military operations along Azov Sea coast continuing until October 23, 1855. Taganrog (Russian: ) is a city and seaport in Rostov Oblast, Russia. ... Taganrog Bay or Taganrog Gulf (Russian: ) is the largest bay in the North-western part of the Sea of Azov. ... The shallow Sea of Azov is clearly distinguished from the deeper Black Sea. ...

Mansion of Ioannis Varvakis that was known as the House with Bullets as the building was filled with bullets and cannon balls during the siege in 1855.© TaganrogCity.Com

The state of war in Taganrog was cancelled on June 21, 1856. The military actions of 1855 cost the city more than a million rubles; as well, 207 buildings and construction sites were destroyed and some 118 damaged. On October 28, 1856, the city of Taganrog was awarded by Alexander II of Russia with an official document, granting the city the 3rd grade between the cities who suffered in Crimean War and exempting its citizens of all state taxes for 1857. A total of 163 Taganrogers were awarded with medals and orders. Image File history File links Mansion_of_varvakis. ... Image File history File links Mansion_of_varvakis. ... An oil portrait of Varvakis, attributed to Vladimir Borovikovsky. ... Taganrog (Russian: ) is a city and seaport in Rostov Oblast, Russia. ... June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Alexander (Aleksandr) II Nikolaevitch (Russian: Александр II Николаевич) (born April 17, 1818 in Moscow; died March 13, 1881 in St. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Second French Empire, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Sardinia Imperial Russia Strength 250,000 British 400,000 French 10,000 Sardinian 1,200,000 Russian Casualties 17,500 British 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 2,050 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of...

Sea also

• Crimean War
• History of Taganrog
• Siege of Sevastopol (1854)