At the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) during the Crimea War the French made three attempts to capture Mamelon, a strategic hillock. In June 1855 it was stormed and captured by the French.

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Location: Sevastopol, Sevastopol' city
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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