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Rustchuk
Battle Name : Rustchuk
Date(s) : 04 July 1811
Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Foces over Turkish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although out numbered three to one the Russians under Count Kutusov managed to inflict a serious defeat on the Turks commanded by Achmet Pasha.
Location
A town on the river Danube near where it is joined by the river Lom. (Bulgaria)
Casualty figures
Russian Foces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (4.00%)
Turkish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 60,000
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (5.83%)
