Crimean War
Crimean War
The Crimean War (pronunciation: /kraɪˈmiːən wɔːr/) was a military conflict fought from October 1853 to February 1856 in which Russia faced an alliance of France, United Kingdom, Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. The war primarily took place on the Crimean Peninsula.
Etymology
The term "Crimean War" is derived from the location of the majority of the conflict, the Crimean Peninsula. The peninsula is named after the Crimean Khanate, a Turkic vassal state of the Ottoman Empire from 1478 to 1774, the longest-lived of the Turkic khanates that succeeded the empire of the Golden Horde.
Background
The war originated in disputes between Russia and the Ottoman Empire over Russia's rights to protect Orthodox Christians. France and Britain entered the war to prevent Russia from gaining dominance over the Ottoman Empire and threatening their interests in the Middle East and India.
Major Battles
The war is known for the Battle of Balaclava (notably involving the Charge of the Light Brigade), the Battle of Inkerman, the Battle of the Alma, the Siege of Sevastopol, and the Battle of Malakoff.
Related Terms
- Florence Nightingale: An English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing, who came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War.
- Charge of the Light Brigade: A failed military action involving the British light cavalry led by Lord Cardigan against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava.
- Treaty of Paris (1856): The peace treaty signed on 30 March 1856 at the Congress of Paris, which ended the Crimean War.
Impact
The Crimean War is noted for its "tactical, operational, and strategic lessons", and for shifts in the balance of power in Europe. It also led to significant developments in medicine, including the establishment of the Nursing profession by Florence Nightingale, and advancements in military technology and tactics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crimean War
- Wikipedia's article - Crimean War
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