Start of the Crimean War
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Date
October 16, 1853
Type
World
Author
smithsheep
Location
Turkey
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Start of the Crimean War (1853-10-16)
A military conflict fought in the Black Sea region. Russia lost to an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, Britain, and Sardinia. The war is known for modern nursing practices pioneered by Florence Nightingale.
- Location: , Turkey
- Context: World level event.
Categories: Military & Conflict