Why did Prussia and Austria stay neutral in the Crimean War? (Short Animated Documentary)

Why didn't Austria and Prussia join the Crimean War? Watch to find out.

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[Vociferous]

“When you invite one European party to a war, it’s only polite to invite them all”

*_Napoleon liked that_*

[andrewklang]

Austria: Does practically nothing. Loses.
Prussia: Does absolutely nothing. Wins.

[The_Deztro]

1:34 "Franz Joseph, yes he lived that long" absolutely golden

[ValueNetwork]

Franz Joseph went through 4 Russian Tsars through his reign and his nations opinion of Russia basically did a 180 during his lifetime. That’s honestly impressive how such a massive geopolitical shift with a major ally becoming a major enemy was overseen by 1 single monarch. Many rulers that lived longer like Victoria and Louis XIV couldn’t do that

[jxg]

As a Bavarian, I am SHOCKED to learn that there was a European war in which Prussia and Austria were not involved.

[Quin_Ram]

If the the Austrian Empire joined the Crimean war on the side of the Russian Empire, then the Great War would’ve been VERY different…

[Dalynx]

The kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont in the Crimean war is like that weak child in a friend group with overly-optimistic goals and ambitions that just wants to be included in every single event

[AFGuidesHD]

"You May Exist"
blessed be Prussia's grace

[KonigGustavAdolph]

"Because Prussia and Austria-Hungrary were saving their powder. For each other."

Also RIP Franz Joseph (1848-1916). And that was just his reign.

[AG-nijm]

Always love to immediately watch a video immediately uploaded. Ever consider a video on French Guiana? (Why didn't they declare independence etc?)

[aleksandarvil]

Russia: *helps Austria with Hungarian Rebels in 1849*

Austria: *stays neutral during Crimean War 1853-1855 and forces Russian troops out of Walachia and Moldova, thus causing Russian Defeat in War*

Russia: *supports Prussia against Austria in 1866*

Austria: *Shocked Pikachu Face*

[Vic_over_Vic]

As everyone knows, Prussia is known for its legendary pacifism.

[iGamezRo]

Those videos are just so greatly made. They are short (which I kinda hate, but due to the fact they are really good), yet so to the point and they also have his humor which is subtle yet hilarious sometimes. And the fact he does not take sponsorships is the best thing. History Matters, in my opinion is the Best history YouTuber. This man deserves a place on at least ArmchairHistoryTV if no streaming service takes him.

[maxteraform]

I'd love a "How did Thailand avoid colonisation" video.

Edit: When I asked for the video, I did it because I like the format and his voice. So please, don't reply with the answer. I already know the basics

[oniononion]

I love when History Matters covers topics that aren't talked about a lot

[zaboomafool]

Franz Josef is the kind of ruler you sometimes get in Crusader Kings who lives so damn long that it actually becomes a sort of problem. Like everything is good while he is around, there's decent stability, but so many heirs die that succession gets weird with a grandson or grand nephew taking the throne.

[MarkoFTW]

As the papers of the time wrote about Austrian occupation of Romanian provinces(Russian at the time):

"The Austrians impressed the world with their ingratitude."

[samsmith]

"Yes, he lived that long"- Every person in the Austrian Hungarian Empire, probably.

[ChessedGamon]

Even more surprisingly, the Kingdom of Hawaii declared neutrality too, despite being able to win the war for either side of their choosing through their contributions alone

[fernsong]

Austria: Declines to join war

“Russia will remember that.”