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Tataritza


Battle Name : Tataritza

Date(s) : 21 October 1809

Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,

Outcome : A victory for Turkish Forces over Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Outnumbered by two to one the Russians under Bagration lost the ground but the Turks lost more men.

Location

A village in north eastern Bulgaria about 4 miles west of Silistria. (Bulgaria)

Casualty figures

Turkish Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
2,000 (6.67%)

Russian forces

Number engaged :
15,000

Casualties :
1,000 (6.67%)