The Crimean War involved
Britain and France against Russia.
Russia and the Ottoman Empire against Prussia and
Austria.
Britain, France, and Russia against the Ottoman Empire
and Austria.
Prussia and Russia against the Ottoman Empire and
Britain.

The Crimean War, fought from 1853 to 1856, primarily involved Britain and France allying against Russia, primarily over disputes regarding the power balance in Europe and control of territories in the declining Ottoman Empire. The war is famous for notable battles like the Charge of the Light Brigade and marked advancements in military technology and medical care, particularly due to figures like Florence Nightingale.

A fun fact about the war is that it led to the first “war correspondence,” where journalists began reporting from the battlefield, bringing the realities of the war to the public’s attention. This shift influenced public perceptions of war and led to greater scrutiny of military conduct, changing how wars were reported and understood by society!