Crimean war Flashcards
1
Q
What years was the Crimean war?
A
1853-56
2
Q
When was the siege of Sebastopol?
A
October 1854- September 1855
3
Q
When was the treaty of Paris?
A
1856
4
Q
How many Russian soldiers died in the Crimean war?
A
500 000
5
Q
What problems did the Crimean was highlight?
A
Russians were still using 18th century equipment
Russia had incompetent generals who lacked talent and skill
Russia lagged behind in industrial development
Russia had a backward, serf-ridden society