Crimean War 1853-1856: Filling sandbags in British advanced position to build up protective defences. Gabions, wicker baskets filled with earth, used. From 'Illustrations of the War in the East', 1856. Russia France Turkey Britain

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Crimean War 1853-1856: Filling sandbags in British advanced position to build up protective defences. Gabions, wicker baskets filled with earth, used. From 'Illustrations of the War in the East', 1856. Russia France Turkey Britain

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