End of the Russo-Turkish War

The finale of my fictional Russo-Turkish War of 1866.

Background

Th Russians invaded Ottoman possessions in Europe but were repelled. They made a stand in Romania and beat back the Turks. The Russians resume their advance.

Battle of Colina Hill

The Turks take up position holding a little hill called Colina.

The Russians send in their elite line infantry. They take out the Turkish infantry but are too badly shot up to continue. The Russian general tries to rally them to no avail.

The Russians send in their heavy cavalry, which overruns some Turkish infantry. At Colina Hill, the Turkish skirmishers drive off Russian infantry.

Disaster for the Russians. The Turkish reserve infantry destroys the Russian cavalry while the Turkish skirmishers on the hill take out more Russians.

The Russians are totally defeated and must retreat.

In light of the disaster, the Czar calls off the offensive.

What Next?

With the Russians out of the picture in southeastern Europe, will the Austrians get embroiled in this powder keg?