What accounted for the West's victory over Russia in the Crimean War?
a. The Western nations won because of industrial advantages.
b. Sardinian and Polish assistance to the Russians was ineffective in the long run.
c. The war was fought almost entirely at sea where the Russians were unable to bring numerical superiority to bear.
d. The war was fought far from Russia, necessitating lengthy lines of communication and supply.
e. Russia was forced to fight an offensive war against entrenched positions.
Answer: E