1. The new French commander and the prospects of vigorous action which his
leadership seemed to be opening. The strength of the belligerents. The
problem awaiting solution. The resolves of Pélissier. The impending strife
between him and the Emperor; 2. New counter-approaches and consequent
fights on the western flank of Sebastopol; 3. Pélissier firmly pursuing his
chosen plans of attack in defiance of Louis Napoleon; 4. The renewed
expedition to Kertch, with its sequel in the Sea of Azof, and on the
Circassian coast; 5. Opening of the third bombardment. Victorious assaults
on all the counter-approaches by French and English troops. Conclusion of
the third bombardment; 6. The siege and defence carried on to the close of
the fourth bombardment; 7. Eighteenth of June. Abortive attacks of the
allies on the Karabelnaya defences. The victorious operation effected by
General Eyre; 8. Sebastopol after the engagement. General Todleben wounded.
His defence of Sebastopol; 9. Pélissier after his discomfiture; 10. Lord
Raglan: his (of late) smooth relations with the home government. The
affliction he suffered from the disappointment and losses sustained on the
18th of June. His vital strength appearing to give way. His grief at the
loss of General Estcourt. A slight ailment affecting the chief; 12. Lord
Raglan's insistence on changes in the plan of the siege; 13. The death of
Lord Raglan; Appendix; Index.
