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Ottoman sues for peace and forced to sign Treaty of San Stefano
The rebellion of Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria in 1875 leads to a war with Russia, Ottoman Empire then sues and makes Serbia, Romania, and Montenegro independent countries. -
Russia-Turkish War Begins
There was a conflict with Ottoman Empire and Eastern Orthodox alliance of Balkan countries and Russian empire. As a result of these wars, Russia expanded its borders because of its victory, This came along with teh treaties of Berlin and San Stefano which dealt with the affairs of eastern settlements allowing Russia to expand. -
Turk Revolution establishes constitutional rule
Young Turk Revolution establishes constitutional rule, but degenerates into military dictatorship during First World War, where Ottoman Empire fights in alliance with Germany, Austria,and Hungary. -
Ottoman Air Force Founded
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The Second Balkan War Occurs
Turkey declares war on Bulgaria, due to Bulgaria attacking Serbia and Greece. -
Reconnaissance Training Program
World's first Reconnaissnace Training Program was activated by the Air Academy. -
Ottoman Empire declares an Islamic holy war
On this date in Constantinople, the religious leader declares an Islamic holy war on behalf of the government, urging Muslim followers to take up arms against Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, and Montenegro in World War one.