Battle of Rymnik

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The Battle of Rymnik was a decisive 1789 victory of Russian and Habsburg forces over the Ottoman Empire that significantly weakened Ottoman power during the late 18th century.

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instanceOf battle
military engagement
aftermath contributed to favorable terms for Russia in the Treaty of Jassy
enhanced Russian influence in the Danubian Principalities
alliance Russo-Austrian coalition NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs Battle of Rimnik NERFINISHED
Battle of Râmnic NERFINISHED
belligerent Austrian Habsburg Monarchy
surface form: Habsburg Monarchy

Ottoman Empire
Russian Empire
campaign Suvorov’s Danubian campaign NERFINISHED
casualtiesOttoman tens of thousands killed, wounded, or captured
casualtiesRussianAustrian relatively light
commander Alexander Suvorov NERFINISHED
Koca Yusuf Pasha NERFINISHED
Osman Pasha NERFINISHED
Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld NERFINISHED
conflictOf Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) NERFINISHED
countryInvolved Austria NERFINISHED
Ottoman Empire NERFINISHED
Russia NERFINISHED
date 22 September 1789
era late 18th century
honor Suvorov granted the title Count Rymniksky
location Wallachia NERFINISHED
near Râmnicu Sărat
present-day Romania
notableFor Suvorov’s aggressive offensive tactics
decisive coalition victory despite being outnumbered
large numerical superiority of Ottoman forces
opponentAlliance Ottoman forces
partOf Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) NERFINISHED
precededBy Battle of Focșani NERFINISHED
relatedTo Battle of Focșani NERFINISHED
result decisive Russo-Austrian victory
river Râmnicul Sărat River NERFINISHED
significance decisive defeat for the Ottoman Empire
significantly weakened Ottoman power in the late 18th century
strengthOttoman approximately 80,000–100,000 troops
strengthRussianAustrian approximately 25,000–30,000 troops
tactic coordinated Russo-Austrian attack on Ottoman camp
rapid forced march by Suvorov to join Austrian forces
theatre Balkan theatre of the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) NERFINISHED
year 1789

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