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Defeat of Ottoman Relief Army
- When
- 1717
- Where
- Belgrade
- Part of
- Siege of Belgrade
Eugene defeats the Ottoman relief force under Halil Pasha.
An Ottoman army of about 140,000 men approached to relieve Belgrade. Eugene anticipated their plan and ordered a counterattack. The Ottoman 18-gun battery on the Badjina Heights was captured, and the Grand Vizier ordered a full retreat.
Sources
- Siege of Belgrade (1717) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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