Chazotte

(From Zouave Francais)
Martial Chazotte


This photo was taken in 1860 when Chazotte was Captain of the Zouave regiment of the French Imperial Guard.

Chazotte served in the Guard Zouaves from 1855 to 1865, and fought in the Crimean War (wounded twice) and Franco-Austrian War (wounded at Magenta). He was promoted to Chef de bataillon in 1865 and transferred to the 3rd Zouaves. In 1869, he was back to the Imperial Guard, this time serving with the 4th Voltigeurs. Chazotte was wounded at Mars-la-Tour (Rezonville). He finished his career as Colonel of the 4th line infantry regiment (promoted to Colonel in 1875).

Chazotte in 1860 with other officers of the Guard Zouaves:
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French infantry 1846

From Zouave Francais. Thanks

Madame Bourselet (Grenadiers of the French Imperial Guard)

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Oborona Sevastopolya (1911)

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Oborona Sevastopolya (1911) Василий Гончаров, Александр Ханжонков, Петр Чардынин - Оборона Севастополя

First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.

Directors: Vasili Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Writers: Vasili Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Stars: Andrej Gromov, Ivan Mozzhukhin and V. Arentsvari

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191323/