The Crimean War - Season 1 - Eps 2: Valley of Death
The ineptitude of the British high command led to a large number of deaths in its own army, most famously in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Florence Nightingale and her nurses strove to improve the appalling conditions in which the sick and injured were being treated and when news of the troops' suffering reached home, it brought about the government's downfall.
About The Crimean War
Title: The Crimean War
First Air Date: 1997-01-01
Last Air Date: 1997-01-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.5/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: Channel 4
Genres: Unknown
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
The devastating details of a long ago war are eloquently presented in this documentary. "The Crimean War" is a well-researched look into the conflict that shook Europe during the years 1853-56. The bloody conflict that pitted Russia against a large European coalition is shown here to be part of a chain of long-held antagonisms that continue to this day. Perhaps of all the things we remember of this confrontation, the only positive aspect that emerges is the appearance of Florence Nightingale.
