The Battle of Malakoff took place during the Crimean War from September 8 to September 9, 1855. It was a significant conflict between the allied forces of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire against the Russian Empire. The battle aimed to capture the Malakoff redoubt, a key defensive position protecting the city of Sevastopol. The successful assault on the Malakoff led to the fall of Sevastopol, marking a turning point in the war. The victory demonstrated the effectiveness of the allied forces and contributed to the eventual defeat of Russia in the conflict, which concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1856.