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Braila


Battle Name : Braila

Date(s) : 18 April 1809 - 17 May 1809

Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,

Outcome : A victory for Turkish garrison over Russian Force

Type of battle : Land

Summary

This opening action of the war was a set back for the Russian command as it failed to take the town in spite of bringing up 48 guns.

Location

A town on the river Danube [Donau] in northeastern Romania about 10 miles upstream from Galati. (Romania)

Casualty figures

Turkish garrison

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian Force

Number engaged :
24,000

Casualties :
n/a