Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
April 24, 1877 – March 3, 1878
Russia, with Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, fought the Ottoman Empire after the Ottomans crushed uprisings in the Balkans. After the long siege of Plevna, Russian troops neared Constantinople, and the war led to independence for Romania, Serbia and Montenegro and an autonomous Bulgaria.
Battles 9
June 26–27, 1877
Battle of Svistov
Battle of Svistov
July 17, 1877 – January 9, 1878
Battle of Shipka Pass
Battle of Shipka Pass
July 20 – December 10, 1877
Siege of Plevna
Siege of Plevna
July 31, 1877
Battle of Eski Zagra
Battle of Eski Zagra
September 1–3, 1877
Battle of Lovcha
Battle of Lovcha
October 15, 1877
Battle of Aladzha
Battle of Aladzha
October 24, 1877
Battle of Gorni Dubnik
Battle of Gorni Dubnik
November 17, 1877
Battle of Kars (1877)
Battle of Kars (1877)
January 16–17, 1878
Battle of Philippopolis (1878)
Battle of Philippopolis (1878)
