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Battle on Kulikovo Pole
Battle Name : Battle on Kulikovo Pole
Date(s) : 08 September 1380
Part of : Russian-Mongolian Wars (Golden Horde Dynastic War) ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over Tartar forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Decisive victory of Russian troops led by Dmitry Donskoy and Bobrock over Tatar army of khan Mamay.
Considered in Russia as Waterloo is in Britain, this battle destroyed Mongol invincibility.
Location
Russia, mouth of Nepryadva River (Russia)
Casualty figures
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 150,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Tartar forces
- Number engaged :
- 250,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
