Crimean War (oct 5, 1853 – mar 30, 1856)
Description:
During the war, Russia fought against the allied Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Piedmont. The war was caused by Russian territory expansion and the attempt by other European countries to maintain the power balance. The Crimean War was the first war fought with modern military weapons and strategies.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 5, 1853
mar 30, 1856
~ 2 years and 5 months