The Crimean War
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- The Crimean War
- Background
- Turkey were unwilling to grant concessions declared war on Russia.
- In July 1853 Russia occupied territories previously controlled by Turkey, Britain and France.
- Russia's empire expanding east.
- France's relationship wit Russia - Poor.
- Britain and France joined the war against Russia.
- Battles
- Battle of Alma
- 22nd September 1854
- Russia commander decided not to attack and troops took position three miles south of Alma River.
- French and British stopped troops near to water ready to battle.
- Britain and France underestimated Russian army.
- Britain went for a full frontal assault, uphill and they won
- The way to Sebastopol was opened
- Britain went for a full frontal assault, uphill and they won
- Britain and France underestimated Russian army.
- Battle of Balaclava
- 24th/25th October 1854
- Russians advanced on the British supply base at Balaclava with 25000 men
- Russians wanted to break allies siege of Sevastopol
- The Charge of the Light Brigade
- 25th October 1854
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- Battle of Alma
- Causes
- Long Term
- Strategic Importance of the Black Sea.
- Weakness of the Ottoman Empire.
- Medium Term
- Russian desire to control
- Conflict over the treatment of Christians in the Ottoman Empire
- Short Term
- Sinking of Ottoman Ships
- Ottomans declared war.
- Long Term
- Background
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