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… Crimean War (But Never Thought to Ask).

"With Russian boots on the ground in the Crimea, media outlets worldwide have put their Great War retrospectives on hold (at least temporarily) and are now rushing to serve up a quick refresher course on the semi-autonomous Black Sea region's long and troubled history. As expected, the recent surge in stories includes a heavy emphasis on the 1853 to 1856 Crimean War, a conflict that pitted a coalition of Ottoman Turks, French, British and even Sardinians against the vast forces of Imperial Russia. MHN has been monitoring the coverage of late and has picked out some of the more worthwhile items for your consideration. Check these stories out:

Late last week, Canada's Toronto Star published this concise summary of the conflict entitled "The Original Crimean War – What You Need to Know" – a great place to start if your knowledge of the period is limited.

National Public Radio blogger Steve Drummond offers us this fascinating summary about the legacy of conflict in his entry: "From Weapons to Fashion – Crimea's Indelible Mark on History". In it, the author explores how the three-year fight introduced us to everything from war photography and press censorship to the telegraph and the balaclava (which seems to be again in vogue among Russia's occupying army, judging by the images coming out of the region this past week). A fantastic read…"
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