Military historical essays in 5 parts. The Crimean War, like any event that left its more or less noticeable mark in world history, is replete with "white spots." Each of its episodes is mysterious in its own way, therefore, not always and not everyone manages to understand its true meaning. As a result, misunderstanding gives rise to a huge number of legends, which over time merge so much with reality that it is difficult to distinguish truth from fiction.