Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
April 24, 1877 – March 3, 1878
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1878
Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
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.
Location
- Plevna (Pleven), Bulgaria
Commanders
Russia and allies 1
Ottoman Empire 1
Entities involved
Russia and allies 4
Ottoman Empire 1
Battles 4
- Battle of Shipka Pass July 17, 1877 – January 9, 1878
- Siege of Plevna July 20 – December 10, 1877
- Battle of Kars (1877) November 17, 1877
- Battle of Philippopolis (1878) January 16–17, 1878