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The Crimean War

By carsonbarr

  • France challenged Russia's position as custodian of Christian holy places within the Ottoman Empire

    France challenged Russia's position as custodian of Christian holy places within the Ottoman Empire
    France challenged Russia's position as custodian of Christian holy places within the Ottoman Empire; it sought special considerations for Latin Christian churches from the Ottoman Turks; these were granted (1852) and the Russians, who favoured Greek Orthodox Christians, were roused to action.
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    The Crimean War

    The Crimean War was a conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, British Empire, Ottoman Empire and the Kindom of Sardinia. The War was the result of a long running contest between the major European powers for influence over territories of the declining Ottoman Empire.

  • Russian Tsar Nicholas I delivered an ultimatum to the Turkish government.

    Russian Tsar Nicholas I delivered an ultimatum to the Turkish government.
    In response to the ultimatum delivered by Tsar Nicholas I, The Turkish government refused the Russian demands.

  • Russian forces occupy Moldavia and Walachia.

    Russian forces occupy Moldavia and Walachia.

  • The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia.

    The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia.

  • Britain and France declare war on Russia and ally with the Ottoman Empire.

    Britain and France declare war on Russia and ally with the Ottoman Empire.

  • Russia withdraws from Moldavia and Walachia under pressure from Austria.

    Russia withdraws from Moldavia and Walachia under pressure from Austria.

  • Austrian army moves into the regions of Moldavia and Walachia

    Austrian army moves into the regions of Moldavia and Walachia

  • British and French forces landed on the Crimean Peninsula on the north coast of the Black Sea.

    British and French forces landed on the Crimean Peninsula on the north coast of the Black Sea.
    British and French forces landed on the Crimean Peninsula on the north coast of the Black Sea and were victorious in the Battle of Alma River on Sept. 20. Soon after this the Russian forces withdrew to Sevastopol.

  • The Allied forces begin siege of Sevastopol, a key Russian position on the Black Sea.

    The Allied forces begin siege of Sevastopol, a key Russian position on the Black Sea.

  • At the Battle of Balaklava the Russians fail to break siege of Sevastopol but inflict heavy casualties on the British.

    At the Battle of Balaklava the Russians fail to break siege of Sevastopol but inflict heavy casualties on the British.

  • The Russians are defeated at the Battle of Inkerman but the siege of Sevastopol continues.

    The Russians are defeated at the Battle of Inkerman but the siege of Sevastopol continues.

  • The military action halts during the winter

    The military action halts during the winter

  • Sardinia declares war against Russia

    Sardinia declares war against Russia

  • Tsar Nicholas I dies and Alexander II becomes Russian Tsar. Alexander II makes moves towards negotiating an end to the war.

    Tsar Nicholas I dies and Alexander II becomes Russian Tsar. Alexander II makes moves towards negotiating an end to the war.

  • Russian forces marching to relieve Sevastopol are defeated at the Battle of Chernaya River.

    Russian forces marching to relieve Sevastopol are defeated at the Battle of Chernaya River.

  • The Allied forces besieging Sevastopol capture the Malakhov fortress.

    The Allied forces besieging Sevastopol capture the Malakhov fortress.

  • The Russians are forced to evacuate Sevastopol.

    The Russians are forced to evacuate Sevastopol.

  • The Treaty of Paris is signed, formally ending all forms of war and hostility.

    The Treaty of Paris is signed, formally ending all forms of war and hostility.