Flashcard sets with a 'crimean war' term meaning 'from 1853-1856. this war pitted the ottoman empire (backed by britain, france, and sardinia (piedmont)) against russia. russia wanted to extend into ottoman- held territory, and britain and france objected. russia was defeated and all parties suffered significant casualties. this war weakened russia, disabling them in their ability to be involved in the matter of german unification.'

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