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Battle of Kozludzha

When
1774
Where
Kozludzha (now Suvorovo, Bulgaria)
Episodes
1

On 20 June 1774, Russian Lieutenant-General Alexander Suvorov defeated Ottoman forces near Kozludzha. This decisive engagement in the Russo-Turkish War established Suvorov's reputation as a brilliant commander.

Episodes

  1. 20 June 1774 · Kozludzha (now Suvorovo, Bulgaria)Battle of Kozludzha

    Russian forces under Suvorov defeated Ottoman troops near Kozludzha on 20 June 1774.

Background and detail

Background. The battle occurred during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774. Suvorov had previously captured Turtukaya twice, building his military reputation before this decisive engagement against the Ottoman Empire.

Outcome. Suvorov's forces defeated the Ottoman army in a decisive victory. This success, alongside other campaign actions, solidified his status as a brilliant commander of his era.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Kozludzha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Alexander Suvorov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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