On 27 March 1854, Great Britain and France declared war on Russia, marking the official expansion of the Crimean War.
The conflict, which had been brewing over Russian territorial ambitions in the Balkans, now pitted the major European powers against the Russian Empire.
The alliance of Britain and France aimed to curb Russian expansionism, with battles fought across the Crimean Peninsula, the Black Sea, and other theatres.
This war would become infamous for its brutal fighting conditions, military innovations, and the Charge of the Light Brigade, forever altering the balance of power in Europe.
