Alexander Sergeievich Menshikov (1789-1869) Russian soldier. Commanded the Russian troops at the battles of Alma and Inkerman, and defended Sebastopol (Sevastopol) during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. Recalled in 1855 on the death of Nicholas I. From 'The Illustrated London News' (London, 1855). Engraving.


Alexander Sergeievich Menshikov (1789-1869) Russian soldier. Commanded the Russian troops at the battles of Alma and Inkerman, and defended Sebastopol (Sevastopol) during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. Recalled in 1855 on the death of Nicholas I. From 'The Illustrated London News' (London, 1855). Engraving.


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