Crimean War (1853-1856) started as a war between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
Ottoman granted Catholic France rather than Orthodox Russia oversight of the Christian shrines in the Holy Land. Russia wanted to extend control over Modavia and Walachina.
The main reason, however, was Russia's desire for a warm water port. France and Britain opposes Russian expansion in the area, as they don't want Russia to succeed in getting a warm water port.
Austria and Prussia remain neutral. Russia soon loses at Sevastopol. Treaty of Paris marked Russia's surrender. The Concert of Europe from the earlier half of the 19th century shatters. After 1848, all European powers feared less about revolution.
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Yeah the Crimean War started this whole power fight thing in the Balkans which soon led to WWI.
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