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|caption= [[Aleksey Kivshenko]]. Russian cavalry pursues the Turks during the battle
|caption= [[Aleksey Kivshenko]]. Russian cavalry pursues the Turks during the battle
|partof=the [[Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)]]
|partof=the [[Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)]]
|date= 2-15 October 1877
|date= 2–15 October 1877
|place=Aladzha heights, [[Western Armenia]]
|place=Aladzha heights, [[Ottoman Empire]]
|result=Russian victory
|result=Russian victory
|combatant1={{flag|Russian Empire|1858}}
|combatant1={{flag|Russian Empire|1858}}
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|strength1=56,000 <br>220 guns
|strength1=56,000 <br>220 guns
|strength2=38,000 <br>74 guns, 18 mules
|strength2=38,000 <br>74 guns, 18 mules
|casualties1=27,764 killed<br> 4,707 wounded<br>107 prisoners<br>'''Total''': 5,578
|casualties1=764 killed<br> 4,707 wounded<br>107 prisoners<br>'''Total''': 5,578
|casualties2=10,438 killed and wounded,<br>8,948 prisoners, <br>3,000 deserters, and 18 mules <br>'''Total''': 22,386, 35 guns, 2 banners<ref name="mes">[https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%AD/%D0%92%D0%A2/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0 Military encyclopedia of Sytin. Aladzha]</ref>
|casualties2=10,438 killed and wounded,<br>8,948 prisoners, <br>3,000 deserters, and 18 mules <br>'''Total''': 22,386, 35 guns, 2 banners, 18 mules <ref name="mes">[https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%AD/%D0%92%D0%A2/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0 Military encyclopedia of Sytin. Aladzha]</ref>
| map_type = Turkey#Caucasus mountains
| map_type = Turkey#Caucasus mountains
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{{Campaignbox Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)}}
{{Campaignbox Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)}}


The '''Battle of Aladzha''' ({{lang-tr|Alacadağ Muharebesi|lit=Battle of Alacadağ}}; {{lang-ru|Авлияр-Аладжинское сражение|lit=Battle of Avliyar–Aladzha}}) was a key battle of the Caucasian campaign of the [[Russo-Turkish War]] of 1877–78. Russian troops broke through the defenses of the Turkish troops on the Aladzhin heights, which allowed them to seize the initiative and begin the [[Battle of Kars|siege of Kars]].<ref name="mes">[https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%AD/%D0%92%D0%A2/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0 Military encyclopedia of Sytin. Aladzha]</ref>
The '''Battle of Aladzha''' ({{langx|tr|Alacadağ Muharebesi|lit=Battle of Alacadağ}}; {{langx|ru|Авлияр-Аладжинское сражение|lit=Battle of Avliyar–Aladzha}}) was a key battle of the Caucasian campaign of the [[Russo-Turkish War]] of 1877–78. Russian troops broke through the defenses of the Turkish troops on the Aladzhin heights, which allowed them to seize the initiative and begin the [[Battle of Kars|siege of Kars]].<ref name="mes">[https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%AD/%D0%92%D0%A2/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0 Military encyclopedia of Sytin. Aladzha]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 19:05, 6 December 2024

Battle of Aladzha
Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

Aleksey Kivshenko. Russian cavalry pursues the Turks during the battle
Date2–15 October 1877
Location
Aladzha heights, Ottoman Empire
40°22′25″N 43°24′59″E / 40.37361°N 43.41639°E / 40.37361; 43.41639
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
 Russian Empire  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mikhail Loris-Melikov Ahmed Muhtar Pasha
Strength
56,000
220 guns		 38,000
74 guns, 18 mules
Casualties and losses
764 killed
4,707 wounded
107 prisoners
Total: 5,578		 10,438 killed and wounded,
8,948 prisoners,
3,000 deserters, and 18 mules
Total: 22,386, 35 guns, 2 banners, 18 mules [1]
Battle of Aladzha is located in Turkey
Battle of Aladzha
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Location within Turkey
Battle of Aladzha is located in Caucasus Mountains
Battle of Aladzha
Battle of Aladzha (Caucasus Mountains)

The Battle of Aladzha (Turkish: Alacadağ Muharebesi, lit. 'Battle of Alacadağ'; Russian: Авлияр-Аладжинское сражение, lit. 'Battle of Avliyar–Aladzha') was a key battle of the Caucasian campaign of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78. Russian troops broke through the defenses of the Turkish troops on the Aladzhin heights, which allowed them to seize the initiative and begin the siege of Kars.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Military encyclopedia of Sytin. Aladzha

Bibliography

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  • James Reid, 2000: Crisis of the Ottoman Empire: Prelude to Collapse 1839-1878. Franz Steiner Verlag ISBN 3-515-07687-5
  • Gazi Ahmed Muhtar Paşa, Eski Yazıdan Aktaran, 1996: Sergüzeşt-i Hayatım'ın Cildi-i Sanisi. Yücel Demirel: Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları ISBN 975-333-045-6
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