Crimean War Page

Siege of Sevastopol, Battle of Balaclava (Charge of the Light Brigade), Battle of Alma, Battle of Inkerman [5.10].

A long, drawn-out siege of the main Russian naval base. The city finally fell in September 1855, marking a turning point [5.10, 5.27].

The war stemmed from long-standing tensions over the "Eastern Question"—the potential collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the resulting power vacuum [5.4, 5.12]. Crimean War

A bloody, chaotic battle resulting in a narrow allied victory [5.15]. 3. Conditions and Logistics

Famous for the "Charge of the Light Brigade," a catastrophic, miscommunicated cavalry charge against Russian forces, immortalized by Alfred, Lord Tennyson [5.2, 5.13]. Siege of Sevastopol, Battle of Balaclava (Charge of

October 1853 – February 1856 (formal treaty in March 1856) [5.11].

The "Concert of Europe" was destroyed; Austria and Russia became enemies due to Austria's neutrality, paving the way for the later unification of Italy and Germany [5.1]. The war stemmed from long-standing tensions over the

Allied forces landed in September 1854 and successfully defeated the Russians at the Battle of the Alma [5.15].