Start of the Crimean War

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Date October 16, 1853
Type World
Author smithsheep
Location Turkey
Categories
Military & Conflict

Event Details

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