Serbian–Ottoman Wars (jan 1, 1876 – jan 1, 1878)
Description:
Serbia and Montenegro declared war on the Ottoman Empire. Both were defeated, but Russia, with Austrian approval, attacked and defeated the Ottomans.Causes:
1. sick man of Europe - Ottoman Empire
2. Russia: the Balkans provided the shortest overland route to Constantinople and the Mediterranean
3. Austrian Expansion - both of them wanted the territories
Effects:
1. Treaty of San Stefano
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1876
jan 1, 1878
~ 2 years