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'''The Romanian War of Independence''' is the name used for romanian involvement in the '''Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878'''. This war led to the independence of '''Romania''', '''Serbia''', and '''Montenegro''' from the '''Ottoman Empire'''. On April 4/16, 1877, '''Romania''' and the '''Russian Empire''' signed an agreement in '''Bucharest''' that allowed Russian troops to cross the country en route to the '''Balkans''', on the condition that Romania's territorial integrity was respected.. '''Romania''' mobilized around 120,000 soldiers in the south to defend against potential Ottoman attacks. On April 24, 1877, Russia declared war and entered Romania through '''the Eiffel Bridge'''. The Russian Empire later requested Romania's intervention due to heavy losses. On July 24, 1877, the first Romanian Army units crossed the Danube to join forces with the Russian Army. T'''he act of independence of Romania''' was read by '''Kogălniceanu''' as the will of the Romanian people, it was signed by '''Prince Carol I''' on May 10/22, 1877 | '''The Romanian War of Independence''' is the name used for romanian involvement in the '''Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878'''. This war led to the independence of '''Romania''', '''Serbia''', and '''Montenegro''' from the '''Ottoman Empire'''. On April 4/16, 1877, '''Romania''' and the '''Russian Empire''' signed an agreement in '''Bucharest''' that allowed Russian troops to cross the country en route to the '''Balkans''', on the condition that Romania's territorial integrity was respected.. '''Romania''' mobilized around 120,000 soldiers in the south to defend against potential Ottoman attacks. On April 24, 1877, Russia declared war and entered Romania through '''the Eiffel Bridge'''. The Russian Empire later requested Romania's intervention due to heavy losses. On July 24, 1877, the first Romanian Army units crossed the Danube to join forces with the Russian Army. T'''he act of independence of Romania''' was read by '''Kogălniceanu''' as the will of the Romanian people, it was signed by '''Prince Carol I''' on May 10/22, 1877 | ||
=== WW1 | === Kindom of Romania === | ||
=== WW1 === | |||
=== Interwar period === | === Interwar period === |