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Poti
Battle Name : Poti
Date(s) : 13 November 1809
Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Force over Turkish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A numerically inferior Russian force commanded by Prince Orbeljanov took the port of Poti, suffering relatively few in casualties the process.
Location
A Georgian Black Sea port at the mouth of the river Rioni. (Georgia)
Casualty figures
Turkish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 1,800 (20.00%)
Russian Force
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (7.14%)
