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Giurgevo


Battle Name : Giurgevo

Date(s) : 09 September 1811

Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,

Outcome : A victory for Turkish Forces over Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A very bloody encounter leaving over 25% of the combattants dead or wounded. With equal numbers on each side the Turks did well to gain the ground.

Location

A town on the Rumanian bank of the Danube about 37 miles south of Bucharest. (Rumania)

Casualty figures

Russian forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
2,100 (35.00%)

Turkish Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
1,000 (16.67%)