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Battle of Petrovaradin
- When
- 5 August 1716
- Where
- Petrovaradin battlefield
- Part of
- Battle of Petrovaradin
On 5 August 1716, Eugene launched a massive offensive that routed the Ottomans in five hours, killing Grand Vizier Damat Ali Pasha and capturing 172 cannons and the war chest.
At seven o'clock, the Austrian offensive began with frigate support. Eugene personally led the charge against the Ottoman encampment. The Habsburgs routed the Ottomans in five hours. Eugene reported seizing 172 cannons, 156 banners, five horse-tail standards, and the Turkish war chest.
Sources
- Battle of Petrovaradin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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