The Crimean War.pdf

1853-1856 THE CRIMEAN WAR W H AT WA S TH E C R I M E A N WA R ? Conflict between Russia and an alliance of France, the Ottoman Empire, and the British Empire Fought over religious rights and access to the Holy Land ThePhoto by PhotoAuthor is licensed under CCYYSA....

1853-1856 THE CRIMEAN WAR W H AT WA S TH E C R I M E A N WA R ? Conflict between Russia and an alliance of France, the Ottoman Empire, and the British Empire Fought over religious rights and access to the Holy Land ThePhoto by PhotoAuthor is licensed under CCYYSA. ThePhoto by PhotoAuthor is licensed under CCYYSA. M A JO R B AT T L E S Battle of Alma, Battle of Balaclava, and Battle of Inkerman were major engagements The Charge of the Light Brigade became famous for its tragic outcome 3 6 / 1 6 /2 0 2 4 ThePhoto by PhotoAuthor is licensed under CCYYSA. I M PACT OF T H E WAR Introduction of modern nursing by Florence Nightingale First war to be extensively covered by newspapers and photographers 4 6 / 1 6 /2 0 2 4 ThePhoto by PhotoAuthor is licensed under CCYYSA. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES Introduction of the Minié ball, a more accurate and deadly form of ammunition Telegraph was used for the first time to communicate military and political information 5 6 / 1 6 /2 0 2 4 T RE AT Y O F PA R I S Treaty ended the war and reshaped the balance of power in Europe Russia lost territory and influence in the 6 Black Sea region 6 / 1 6 /2 0 2 4