List of days of the year

16 October - The Crimean War

 


The Crimean War began on 16 October 1853, and it officially ended on 01 February  1856, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The conflict primarily involved the Russian Empire against an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Sardinia. The war was fought mainly on the Crimean Peninsula, and its causes were complex, involving issues such as religious disputes, territorial conflicts, and a struggle for influence in the region. The war had a significant impact on the political landscape of Europe and marked the transition from traditional warfare to more modern forms of conflict.

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