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Crimean War
noun
- a war between Great Britain, France, Turkey, and Sardinia on one side, and Russia on the other, fought chiefly in the Crimea 1853–56.
Crimean War
noun
- the war fought mainly in the Crimea between Russia on one side and Turkey, France, Sardinia, and Britain on the other (1853-56)
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Notes
Florence Nightingale came to prominence through her nursing service during the Crimean War. The poem “ The Charge of the Light Brigade ,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson , describes a battle in that war.
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Example Sentences
Guelzo draws attention to the lessons the soldiers of the mid-19th century drew from the Crimean War.
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He vigorously condemned the Crimean War, and took his stand with the few, who tried to save England from that colossal blunder.
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The Society suspended work, when the Crimean War broke out, and was re-constituted again at the end of 1856.
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He had several times been purchased over, and, but for the Crimean War, it is probable that he would never have commanded an army.
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During the Crimean War the political reaction continued with unabated force.
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He volunteered for service in the Crimean War, and after some varied experiences adopted a journalistic career.
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