Montenegrin-Ottoman War (1852-53)

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Was a war between the Ottoman Empire and the Principality of Montenegro caused by the Montenegrin secret aid to Herzegovinian rebels.

Chronology

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December 1852: An Ottoman column, led by Omar Pascià and the vizir of Scutari Osman Pascià, formed by 17,400 men, attacked the Principality of Montenegro from the east along the Spuž, Martinići, Ostrog line.

December 1852: A second Ottoman column of 7,000 men, coming from Bar, attacked the Montenegrins from the south.

March 1853: In 1853, European powers Russia and Austria intervened to negotiate a ceasefire in the conflict, leading to a retreat from all occupied regions. The territory in question was then ceded to the Principality of Montenegro.