the crimean war
Subject:
European History [1]
war erupts between russia and ottoman empire when russia attempts to extend its influence into ottoman territory
france and britain join the ottomans,to russia's surprise and displeasure,the austrans and prussians remain neutral
poorly equipped and commanded troops lead to massive suffering on both sides
helped by french and british forces, the ottomans defeat the russians
results of war
russia gives up lland around damube river and black sea
russia rnounces its claims to protect orthodox christians is ottoman empire
image of invincible russia crushed
concert of europe dissolved