Crimean War Flashcards

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What happened on the 25th October 1853?

A

Engagements were fought at Balaclava

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What year did the Crimean war begin?

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October 1853

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Who was the British general in the Crimea?

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The earl of raglan

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What was the name of the reporter for the times newspaper during the war?

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William russel

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When was the battle of Alma?

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20th September 1854

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What was the name of the photographer who went to the Crimea?

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Roger Fenton

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What was the name of Sidney Herbert’s national appeal?

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Nightingale fund

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What reform was brought into the civil service in 1870?

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Entry by examination- improved efficiency and brainpower of the upper ranks in the civil service

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What did the McNeill Tulloch report expose?

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Civilian mismanagement and military negligence

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What were some of the Cardwell army reforms in December 1868?

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  • various military departments were combined under one roof
  • length of the overseas service was cut from 12 to 6 years
  • purchase of commission was abolished and replaced by promotion through merit
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How many Russians died and how many casualties in the Battle of Alma?

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1,755 dead and 6,000 casualties

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Who was the commander that formed his men into the ‘thin red line’?

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Sir Colin Campbell

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What Russian cavalry advance did the ‘thin red line’ face?

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The Russian cavalry in Balaclava

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Lord Raglan ordered who to give the verbal command at the charge of the light brigade to Lord Lucan?

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Captain Nolan

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