Europe 1856: End of the Crimean War

The siege of Sevastopol was poorly managed by both sides, but eventually the Allies prevailed. In 1856, under the additional threat of Austria entering the war, Russia agreed to terms. At the Treaty of Paris, the Russians ceded land to Moldavia and accepted the demilitarization of the Black Sea. In addition, all five Great Powers pledged to respect the independence and territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire. The Crimean War was over.

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26 Jan 1855 Sardinia enters Crimean War

In January 1855 the Kingdom of Sardinia concluded a military convention with Britain and the French Empire, committing to send over 15,000 troops to support them in the Crimea. By joining the Allies against Russia in this way, Prime Minister Camillo Cavour hoped to gain favor with the Western powers and thereby promote the cause of Italian unification. However, despite the bravery demonstrated by Sardinian troops in the Crimea, France and Britain were unwilling to make any official promises in support of the Italian cause for fear of pushing Austria into the Russian camp. in wikipedia

18 Jun–28 Nov 1855 Russians capture Kars

Forces of Russian Empire besieged and captured Kars, Ottoman Empire. in wikipedia

9 Sep 1855 Sevastopol falls

Following the French capture of the fortifications on the Malakoff, the Russian military was forced to evacuate the key Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea, on 8 September 1855, bringing an end to the nearly one-year siege and signalling Russian defeat in the Crimean War. The following day, the Allies moved in to occupy the city. in wikipedia

3 Oct 1855 Turks land in Abkhazia

Ottoman forces under Omar Pasha landed at Sukhumi, Abkhazia, in an attempt to relieve Kars. in wikipedia

30 Mar 1856 Treaty of Paris

In March 1856 the Russian Empire signed the Treaty of Paris with the French Empire, the United Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, bringing an end to the Crimean War. By the terms of the treaty, the Black Sea was made neutral territory, closing it to all warships and prohibiting fortifications and armaments on its shores. This weakened the power of Russia, which also had to cede land in Bessarabia to Moldavia. in wikipedia