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Rasova
Battle Name : Rasova
Date(s) : 15 September 1809
Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Force over Turkish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Prince Bagration commanded the Russian force which outnumbered the Turks by 3 to 2. Eleven Turkish guns were taken.
Location
A town [now Rasnova] on the river Danube [Dunarea] in eastern Romania about 78 miles east of Bucharest. (Romania)
Casualty figures
Turkish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 1,700 (14.17%)
Russian Force
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (2.78%)
