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 C0NTENT8 CHAPTER I. DETERMINATION OF THE ALLIES TO WINTER ON THE OHERSONESE HEIGHTS — THE IMPORT OF THIS RESOLVE AS REOARDED I HR HEALTH AND STRENGTH OF THEIR ARMIES. FAQE The hope cherished by Canrobert, ...... 1 The illusion scarce shared by Lord Raglan, .... 1 His final orders to make provision for wintering in the Crimea, 2 Danger of a winter on the Chersonese to the healtli of the Allied armies, ......... 2 Their straitened position, ....... 3 Their consequent want of power to appropriate the resources of the country, 3 These resources entirel}' at the command of the enemy,. . 4 The Allied armies wholly dependent upon supplies brought by sea, ........... 4 Aud consequently upon the exertion of others, ... 4 CHAPTER II. THE WAR ADMINISTRATION OK FRANCS. The French system of war administration.