Part 4 Crimean War Allied Camps in Varna District

The billeting of allied forces around Varna 1854 – 1855

Upon landing at Varna, the different contingents of French, Turkish, and British forces were spread out across a large region, with each country assigned its own territory.

August 23^rd 1854

The entire French army (5 infantry divisions and one cavalry division) is concentrated around Varna together with the British army. Preparations are underway for a spectacular loading and embarkation of the ships. The purpose of the expedition directed to the Crimea was announced on August 25th and by a general order of the Marshal-in-Chief.

Billeting areas showing allied encampments

The Large PDF has some really fine detail

French

• Hills behind Varna

Turkish

• Mainly within Varna’s walls

British

• Galata and inland

Part 5 Crimean War

• Atlas-Napoleon-III-1853-Varna-French-English-Turkish-Encampments

• Information on English Infantry Devision Camp – In Bulgarian so use Chrome and translate.

• Anastas ANGELOV