Crimean WAr 1853-1856 By kingfire1221 Apr 19, 1853 Russia claims protectorate over christian Oct 4, 1853 Turkey declares war on Russia. Nov 30, 1853 Turkish fleet destroyed off Sinope Mar 12, 1854 Alliance made between Britain, France and Turkey. The Alliance was made between Britain, France and Turkey. Mar 27, 1854 Alliance declare war on Russia Sep 20, 1854 Allied army defeates the Russians at the battle of Alma River Mar 2, 1855 Nicolai I died Sep 9, 1855 Sevastopol falls Feb 25, 1856 March 30- Peace Congress of Paris Apr 15, 1856 New Russian Emperor, Alexander II signs peace treaty