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Giurgevo
Battle Name : Giurgevo
Date(s) : 09 September 1811
Part of : Russo-Turkish war, Ninth ,
Outcome : A victory for Turkish Forces over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A very bloody encounter leaving over 25% of the combattants dead or wounded. With equal numbers on each side the Turks did well to gain the ground.
Location
A town on the Rumanian bank of the Danube about 37 miles south of Bucharest. (Rumania)
Casualty figures
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 2,100 (35.00%)
Turkish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (16.67%)
