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Braila
Battle Name : Braila
Date(s) : 18 April 1809 - 17 May 1809
Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,
Outcome : A victory for Turkish garrison over Russian Force
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This opening action of the war was a set back for the Russian command as it failed to take the town in spite of bringing up 48 guns.
Location
A town on the river Danube [Donau] in northeastern Romania about 10 miles upstream from Galati. (Romania)
Casualty figures
Turkish garrison
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian Force
- Number engaged :
- 24,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
