Crimean War Research Society facts for kids
The Crimean War Research Society (CWRS) is a group of people from all over the world. They are historians, both experts and hobbyists, who study the Crimean War. This war happened between 1854 and 1856. The Society wants to share new or less-known facts about the Crimean War with more people. They also make this information available for historians now and in the future. The CWRS publishes a magazine four times a year called The War Correspondent.
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How the Society Started
The Society began in London in 1983. Many of its first members were also part of the Victorian Military Society (VMS). However, they felt the VMS did not focus enough on the Crimean War. So, they decided to create their own group. This new group would only study the Crimean War.
The first leaders included Glenn Christodoulou, who was Chairman from 1983 to 1995. David Cliff was the Secretary starting in 1983. Frank Hippman handled publications. David Cliff was also the first editor of the Society's magazine, The War Correspondent. Rod Robinson took over as editor from 1984 to 1994. Later editors included Major Colin Robins, Lawrence W. Crider, and Matthew J. Pizzo. Lawrence W. Crider became the editor again in 2014.
In 2014, the magazine stopped publishing for seven months. This was because the CWRS was making some big changes. They decided to stop being a charity, which they had been for a few years. The magazine started publishing again in December 2014.
What the Society Aims To Do
The Society has clear goals. They want to honor and remember everyone who died in the Crimean War. They also want to study the war completely. This includes well-known parts like deaths from disease or sea battles in the Baltic Sea. But they also look at less-known facts. For example, they study why the British Army did not use poison gas at Sevastopol. They also look at naval actions in the Pacific Ocean.
The Society explores many different parts of the war. These include famous battles like the Charge of the Light Brigade and the Battle of Inkerman. They also study important figures like Florence Nightingale. The Fall of Sevastopol is another key topic. Members also look at the mistakes made by leaders. They study how tough the ordinary soldiers were. The Great Storm and political talks in cities like Constantinople, Vienna, Paris, and London are also researched.
The Society also looks at how newspapers reported the war. They study the new telegraph system. They research the uniforms and weapons used. They learn about the soldiers, sailors, and even people who followed the armies. They also study how the war affected the military, businesses, and everyday people. The Crimean War Research Society examines all these topics and more.
Activities and Publications
The Society's magazine, The War Correspondent, shares the latest research from its members. Many of these members are professional historians. Each year, the Society gives out the Canon Lummis Trophy. This award is for the most original article published in their magazine.
The Society also gives expert advice to projects about the Crimean War. These projects can be for schools or for TV. For example, they helped with a Channel Four TV show called The Crimean War in 1997. They also help with books and other magazines.
The Society holds a three-day meeting every year. At this meeting, members give talks and share new research about the Crimean War. They also go on research trips both in their own country and abroad. Some trips have been to the Crimea itself. There, they visit the real battlefields and memorials from the war.
The Society publishes many different materials for people studying the war. These include copies of old maps and books. They also provide information about what is in regimental museums. They create lists of books, medal records, and other books written by their members.
Well-Known Members
- Norman Rossington, an actor
- George Paget, 7th Marquess of Anglesey
