The Battle of Inkerman took place during the Crimean War on 5 November 1854. Mollie Dawson's uncle was killed in the battle. (TV: The Evil of the Daleks)

Nathaniel Whitlock's father also fought in the battle. (AUDIO: Moonflesh)

In 1872, Major Thessinger told the Sixth Doctor and Peri Brown that he had fought in the battle. However, the Doctor realised that he was lying as his account of the battle was both inaccurate and glamourised. (AUDIO: The First Sontarans)