Russian Military Glory Day - Victory Day of the Russian squadron at Cape Sinop

1853 At that time, Russia, England, and France tried to divide the Turkish possessions in order to use their interests in the field of distribution and influence of sales markets. The main reason for the confrontation was the task of revising the passage by the Russian fleet of the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits of primary importance. However, Turkey did not concede, but, on the contrary, wanted to take revenge on Russia for the previously lost battles. Orthodox ministers, along with Catholics, made their contribution, and a dispute between them over Palestinian shrines became the reason for the start of the battle. France put pressure on the Sultan, the keys to the shrines were taken away from the Orthodox. To which Nicholas I responded with an ultimatum with impossible demands. At that moment, all relations between Russia and Turkey, naturally, diplomatic ones, ceased. And as a result, Türkiye declares war. The British and French conspire against the Russians, declaring a diplomatic blockade on them. The largest battle of this bloody Crimean War was the battle of the sailing fleets at Cape Sinop. The hostilities lasted about four hours. The Russian sailing fleet under the command of Nakhimov completely blocked the Turkish one and defeated it. The excellent combat training, dedication, heroism and valor of the Russian sailors, and their victory in this clash is called the Day of Military Glory of Russia - the Day of Victory of the Russian squadron at Cape Sinop. And it is celebrated on December 1st. The sailors of the Ottoman Empire were completely defeated. Only one ship escaped. Feel the difference: Nakhimov killed 38 people and wounded 235 people. Turkish sailors lost about four thousand killed and wounded. Nakhimov's skill in combat and the use of practical tactics is undeniable. The courage, fearlessness, and highest military training of the Russian flotilla horrified the enemy. And the annual Day of Military Glory is a tribute to the heroes of the battle at Cape Sinop.