1. Crimean War

What years did the Crimean War take place?

1853-1856

What were some of the main causes of the Crimean War?

Conflict over Russian Orthodox and Catholic access to the holy lands and imperial rivalries.

Which empires were involved in the Crimean War?

Russian Empire, Ottoman Empire, French Empire, British Empire, and Kingdom of Sardinia.

Where was the Crimean War primarily fought?

Primarily on the Crimean Peninsula in the Black Sea.

What types of military tactics were used during the Crimean War?

Naval battles, sieges, and trench warfare.

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Crimean War?

An embarrassing loss for the Russians and approximately one million men died in total.

Why is the Crimean War considered significant in military history?

It is considered the first modern war.

What technological advancements were notable during the Crimean War?

The use of railroads, torpedoes, naval mines, explosive shells, the telegraph, rifled barrels, and steamships.

What social issue arose from the conditions of the Crimean War?

Rampant disease led to medical reform.

What cultural impact did the Crimean War have?

It inspired works like the Charge of the Light Brigade and Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.