The Crimea War of 1853-1856

 

Britain and France expelled Russia from Middle East markets and subjugated Turkey. Russia freed Slavs from Turkish domination. Britain and France agreed to assist Turkey confront Russia. In 1850, catholic and orthodox priests fought for Turkey's Christian shrines with French support. Giving Navity Church's keys to catholic clergy sparked the conflict.

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Nicolai I sent A.S. Menshikov to Constantinople in 1853 to favour the sultan's orthodox subjects. Russia dispatched troops into Moldova and Valakhia to push Turkey on June 26 (July 8) 1853.

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1853 and 1854 witnessed Russia's military advantage. The Black Sea fleet defeated the Turkish navy near Sinop. In March 1854, Britain and France waged war on Russia since Turkey couldn't defeat Russia alone. In 1854, allies landed in Crimea and besieged Sevastopol. 1855: Russia's diplomatic isolation and the fall of  Sevastopol's ended military activities. 1856 peace treaty in Paris concluded the Crimean War. Russia's military and economic vulnerability caused 1860-1870 reforms.

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