Romanian War of Independence facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Romanian War of Independence (1877–1878) |
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.jpg) The Siege of Plevna |
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 Russian Empire Romanian Principality Bulgarian volunteers |
 Ottoman Empire |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
 Carol I Grand Duke Nikolai |
 Ahmed Muhtar Pasha Ghazi Osman Pasha |
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4,000  15,000 |
 152,000 |
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The Romanian War of Independence was a big fight in 1877. It was against the Ottoman Empire. This war helped Romania become a truly independent country.
On April 16, 1877, Romania and the Russian Empire made a deal. This deal let Russian soldiers travel through Romanian land. In return, the Russians promised to respect Romania's borders and its right to govern itself.
On May 21, 1877, a very important person named Mihail Kogălniceanu spoke in the Romanian parliament. He said that the people of Romania really wanted to be independent. At first, Russia did not want to help Romania fight in this war.
The War for Freedom
The Romanian Army fought bravely against the Turks. They won many battles in places like Grivitsa, Rahova, Vidin, and Smârdan. These victories were very important for Romania to gain its independence.
Images for kids
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The gunboat România
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The spar torpedo boat Rândunica
