The Crimean War - Episode 1

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The devastating details of a long ago war are eloquently presented in this documentary. The Crimean War: A Clash of Empires 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.

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• Russia
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• history
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• France
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[Figsak]

@rangergxi State pensions and universal healthcare simply isn't something a government can afford to do without taxation on a level that would cripple a normal family. Without those 2 things, the U.S. government is nearly bankrupting itself paying for the social programs already in place. You would no longer be working to improve your own life, you'd basically be a slave to the state.

Greece is a prime example of what becomes of epic social entitlements that are unaffordable

[rangergxi]

@Figsak Im a Libertarian for the most part but I do believe in the state providing Pensions, Universal healthcare, enforcing safety regulations, etc

I oppose subsidizing things and intervention(bailouts) 100% 

[Figsak]

@rangergxi Mostly because Ron Paul actually was a registered Libertarian, running for president back in the late 80's as a Libertarian party candidate.

Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck are too hawkish on foreign policy, and don't support legalizing things like weed, so I wouldn't consider them as a typical Libertarian.

A true Libertarian supports individual freedoms above all else, and the ability to go home and drink a beer or smoke a joint in the privacy of your own home embodies that.

[JimmyG228]

Now a comment on topic:

My only criticism of this otherwise well made documentary is some of the language/terms used.

Namely being:

1: In part 3 the narrator refers to the British Army rank, Brigadier as, "Brigadier General". Fact, it’s never been a general rank in the British Army.

2: The documentary throughout all 3 parts refers to the Ottomans as the Turks. That's historically & factually misleading. The Turks only made up roughly half (if I’m not mistaken) the Ottoman population.

[JimmyG228]

What does US politics of today have anything thing to do with a war in the 1800s that had nothing to do with the US?

Really guys get on topic or don't make comments.

[rangergxi]

@Figsak I think Libertarian is changing. That people see Ron Paul as a Libertarian instead of Sarah Palin or Glenn Beck.

Socialist is also changing as Americans look to Europe(Scandinavia)

[epicmeism]

what is the song at 4:31?

[Figsak]

@JimBCameron Fair enough. Though what tends to happen, is that Democrats actually model proposed policies after European socialist policies. They see it in practice, like the mechanics of it, and start trying to put it into effect here. One such example would be Carbon Credits.

The true issue is that in America, calling yourself a socialist is a VERY bad word, so many socialists choose to wear the label democrat.

It works the same with Libertarians, they're forced to claim GOP.

[JimBCameron]

@Figsak My point was that US politics are far more right leaning than Europe & therefore the 'middle ground' is similarly fought & perceived far more on the right than you'd find in europe. To make a stand too far from the perceived middle ground is more likely to be considered extreme, therefore advocating what would be considered centre-left policies in europe, in the US would be considered left or far left in many instances?

[Figsak]

@JimBCameron I disagree entirely, based on many elected officials in the Democratic Party ACTUALLY being current or former American Socialist Party members (approximately 70 U.S. Congressmen, as of 2009, according to an ASP newsletter). If you Google that newsletter, you'll find they list each name. The current GOP party, weirdly resembles the Dem party from 50yrs ago.

Most Americans (Like myself) have hybrid values, and subscribe to neither party.