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Battle of Larga
- When
- 18 July 1770
- Where
- Larga River, Moldavia
- Part of
- Battles of Larga and Kagul
Rumyantsev's forces defeated a larger Ottoman and Tatar army on the Larga River, capturing significant equipment and securing a decisive victory.
Fought on 18 July 1770 (O.S. 7 July) in Moldavia, the battle saw 38,000 Russians overcome 80,000 enemy troops. The eight-hour engagement resulted in the capture of 33 cannons and the enemy camp, earning Rumyantsev the Order of Saint George of the 1st degree.
Sources
- Battle of Larga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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