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Battle of Oltenița

When
4 November 1853
Where
Oltenița, Romania
Part of
Crimean War opens: Ottoman declaration, Danube front, Oltenitza and Sinop

Ottoman forces defeated the Russians at Oltenița on 4 November 1853.

The Battle of Oltenița was fought on 4 November 1853. Ottoman forces, having crossed the Danube, engaged Russian troops in this engagement. It was a significant early land victory for the Ottomans during the opening phase of the war.

Sources

  1. Battle of Oltenița Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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