Siege of Giurgiu (1807)(1807)
Background
At the outbreak of the 1806–1812 War, Russia crossed the Danube and rapidly captured Ottoman fortresses. Giurgiu was the first major fortress attacked, due to its importance as a crossing point.
Campaign: Russo-Turkish War 1806–1812
Forces Engaged
The Battle
At the opening of the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812, Russian forces under Michelson crossed the Danube and besieged the fortress of Giurgiu, a key crossing point opposite Ruschuk (Ruse). The fortress fell after several weeks of siege operations.
Siege of Giurgiu may refer to: * Siege of Giurgiu (1770), during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 * Siege of Giurgiu (1771), during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 * Capture of Giurgiu (1771), during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 * Storming of Giurgiu (1771), during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 * Siege of Giurgiu (1790), during the Austro-Turkish War of 1788–1791
Casualties & Outcome
Approximately 800 Russian casualties; approximately 2,000 Ottoman casualties (dead and captured)
Russia achieved victory over Ottoman Empire.
Russia controlled Giurgiu and the Danube crossing; a bridgehead established for Bulgarian operations; Wallachia effectively under Russian control.
Historical Record
Significance & Legacy
It secured the main Danubian crossing toward Bulgaria; it gave Russia a bridgehead south of the Danube; part of the initial Russian offensive that captured most of Wallachia in 1807.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Siege of Giurgiu (1807)?
- The Siege of Giurgiu (1807) took place in 1807. May–Jun 1807.
- Who won the Siege of Giurgiu (1807)?
- The Russia were victorious against the Ottoman Empire.
- What was the significance of the Siege of Giurgiu (1807)?
- It secured the main Danubian crossing toward Bulgaria; it gave Russia a bridgehead south of the Danube; part of the initial Russian offensive that captured most of Wallachia in 1807.