Crimean War (16 Okt 1853 Jahr – 30 März 1856 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

The Crimean War was a conflict that took place between 1853 and 1856, involving Russia and several European powers, including Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire.

The war was sparked by tensions over the declining Ottoman Empire and control of the holy sites in Jerusalem. Russia, seeking to expand its territory and influence, invaded Ottoman lands, prompting Britain and France to declare war.

The conflict was characterized by several key battles, including the Battle of Alma and the Siege of Sevastopol, and were fought mainly between the Russian Empire and the allied forces of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire.

The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1856, which established new territories and boundaries in Europe and Asia and saw the decline of the Russian Empire's power and influence. The Crimean War had a significant impact on the politics and society of Europe, and it marked the beginning of a new era of international diplomacy and cooperation.