Recapture of Giurgiu (1810)(1810)
Background
With the resumption of hostilities in 1809, Russia had to recapture positions lost during the armistice. Giurgiu was essential for projecting Russian power south of the Danube.
Campaign: Russo-Turkish War 1806–1812
Forces Engaged
The Battle
Russian forces recaptured the fortress of Giurgiu from Ottoman forces that had retaken it during the armistice period. The battle secured the key Danubian crossing point for Russian operations south of the river.
Casualties & Outcome
Approximately 400 Russian casualties; approximately 1,200 Ottoman casualties
Russia achieved victory over Ottoman Empire.
Russian control of Giurgiu and the Danube crossing restored; Kamensky continued with the decisive victory at Batin in August 1810.
Significance & Legacy
Part of Kamensky's 1810 campaign that drove Ottoman forces back across the Danube; it restored Russian control of the key Giurgiu-Ruschuk crossing point.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Recapture of Giurgiu (1810)?
- The Recapture of Giurgiu (1810) took place in 1810. Jun 1810.
- Who won the Recapture of Giurgiu (1810)?
- The Russia were victorious against the Ottoman Empire.
- What was the significance of the Recapture of Giurgiu (1810)?
- Part of Kamensky's 1810 campaign that drove Ottoman forces back across the Danube; it restored Russian control of the key Giurgiu-Ruschuk crossing point.