Crimean War

noun

1. 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

1. the war fought mainly in the Crimea between Russia on one side and Turkey, France, Sardinia, and Britain on the other (1853-56)

Crimean War

1. A war fought in the middle of the nineteenth century between Russia on one side and Turkey , Britain , and France on the other. Russia was defeated, and the independence of Turkey was guaranteed.

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.

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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