Battle of Feldvár (Feldioara)(1848)
Background
Háromszék was the only Székely seat that refused to accept Austrian authority after the imperial crackdown on the Hungarian revolution. The Székelys declared armed neutrality, then active resistance when Austrian forces approached.
Campaign: Háromszék Székely Resistance 1848-1849
Forces Engaged
The Battle
First Székely victory. Defeated Austrian forces and allied militia at Feldioara near Brașov.
The Battle of Albești, also known as the Battle of Sighișoara, was a major engagement during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848–1849, fought on July 31, 1849, between the Hungarian Revolutionary Army, supported by a group of Polish volunteers under the command of General Józef Bem, and the Russian Fifth Army Corps, commanded by General Alexander von Lüders, backed by several Austrian units led by General Eduard Clam-Gallas. The battle was won by the Russian-Austrian army, and it is believed that the Hungarian poet and national hero Sándor Petőfi died on the battlefield, although his body was never found.
Casualties & Outcome
~50 killed and wounded (Székely); ~100 killed and wounded (Austrian)
Háromszék Székely fighters achieved victory over Austrian Imperial Forces.
The Hungarian army suffered heavy losses: approximately 1,200 dead, 500 prisoners, and 8 cannons captured by the enemy. Russian losses are unknown. Sándor Petőfi, the Hungarian poet and revolutionary, disappeared in the battle and is presumed to have died on the battlefield. Among the dead was also the Saxon scribe Anton Kurz. The Hungarian forces retreated to Târgu Mureș, where they joined the Cluj division, after which they retreated regrouped toward Sibiu. There, Bem won his final victory against the forces led by Russian general Hasford.
Significance & Legacy
Demonstrated Háromszék could defeat regular imperial forces, emboldening continued resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Battle of Feldvár (Feldioara)?
- The Battle of Feldvár (Feldioara) took place in 1848. November 30, 1848.
- Who won the Battle of Feldvár (Feldioara)?
- The Háromszék Székely fighters were victorious against the Austrian Imperial Forces.
- What was the significance of the Battle of Feldvár (Feldioara)?
- Demonstrated Háromszék could defeat regular imperial forces, emboldening continued resistance.