Few cities in the entire world have suffered more in war than Sevastopol in the Crimea. This seaport city bore the brunt of the fighting during the Crimean War. It was besieged by the British and French, and fell only after 11 months of bombardment.

The most celebrated cavalry action of all time took place here, the Charge of the Light Brigade, in nearby Balaklava.

Almost 100 years later, Sevastopol fought off another siege, this time for 250 days during World War II before it fell to the invading German armies. ... (more)