Battle of Vučji Do
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Battle of Vučji Do | |||||||
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Part of Montenegrin-Turkish War of 1876-1878 | |||||||
File:Vucji-Do.jpg The Battle of Vučji Do as depicted by Petar Lubarda | |||||||
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Montenegro | Ottoman Empire | ||||||
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Muktar Pasha Osman Pasha Selim Pasha | ||||||
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The Battle of Vučji Do was a major battle that took place on 18 July 1876 in Vučji Do, Montenegro. The battle was fought between the Montenegrins and the Ottoman Turks. It resulted in a Montenegrin victory. It was considered to be a crucial victory to the Montenegrins.
The Montenegrins heavily defeated Muktar Pasha's forces and captured and killed Osman Pasha and Selim Pasha. In addition, they captured a large consignment of weapons and ammunition.