The Crimean War

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  • From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War. It was the first war to be extensively covered by the media through news stories and photographs.
  • Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross medal during the Crimean War. It honours acts of valour by soldiers.
  • Florence Nightingale is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.