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What role did the French Foreign Legion play in the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War?

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French Foreign Legion soldiers in uniform with white hats and rifles stand in formation during a Bastille Day parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris. — French Foreign Legion Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion in a parade celebrating Bastille Day in Paris.

During the Crimean War, the French Foreign Legion played a significant role in the Siege of Sevastopol, which lasted from 1854 to 1855.12

The legion's involvement in this major operation culminated on September 8, 1855, when it participated in a heroic assault on the Malakhov battery. The capture of this vital defensive position by French forces was a decisive event that led to the Russian evacuation of the city and the eventual conclusion of the siege.12