The Crimean War Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Crimean War?
A
1853 to 1856
2
Q
Who fought in the Crimean War?
A
U.K., Turkey and France
vs.
Russia
3
Q
Which was the first war to be extensively covered by the media (through news stories and photographs)?
A
The Crimean War
4
Q
What unlikely cause significantly contributed to death of soldiers during the Crimean war?
A
Illness contracted in Hospital rather than war wounds
5
Q
What war led Queen Victoria to introduce the “Victoria Cross”?
A
The Crimean War
6
Q
What does the “Victoria Cross” honour?
A
Acts of valour by soldiers
