Austrian Campaign in Wallachia (1737–1739)(1737)
Background
Austria and Russia jointly entered war against the Ottoman Empire in 1737, hoping to profit from Ottoman weakness. The Austrian campaign in the Vidin area sought to extend Habsburg control.
Campaign: Austro-Turkish War 1737–1739
Forces Engaged
The Battle
Austria attempted to expand from Oltenia into western Wallachia and the Vidin area during the 1737–1739 war, but suffered repeated defeats. After Grocka (1739), Austria was forced to abandon all its gains.
Casualties & Outcome
Approximately 3,000 Austrian casualties, 2,000 Ottoman casualties
Ottoman Empire achieved victory over Habsburg Austria.
Austria lost Oltenia through the Treaty of Belgrade (1739); Habsburg presence in Romanian lands ended definitively.
Historical Record
Significance & Legacy
It ended Austrian military presence in Romanian lands; the disaster of 1739 made Austria cautious about Balkan adventures for decades; it led directly to Austria's loss of Oltenia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Austrian Campaign in Wallachia (1737–1739)?
- The Austrian Campaign in Wallachia (1737–1739) took place in 1737. Jul 1737 – 1739.
- Who won the Austrian Campaign in Wallachia (1737–1739)?
- The Ottoman Empire were victorious against the Habsburg Austria.
- What was the significance of the Austrian Campaign in Wallachia (1737–1739)?
- It ended Austrian military presence in Romanian lands; the disaster of 1739 made Austria cautious about Balkan adventures for decades; it led directly to Austria's loss of Oltenia.