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b. Russian: 256,000 total (129,000 in battle, remainder to disease) C. Political considerations. 1. Dispute between Russia, Turkey over guardianship of holy places in Jerusalem. 2. Russian desire to control Turkish straits and gain access to Mediterranean from Black Sea. 3. In general, Russian desire to exploit decline of Ottoman Empire. 4. ................
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