Battle of Tashkessen

Battle of Tashkessen
Part of Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Date December 28, 1877 Location Near Tashkessen, Bulgaria Result Russian Victory.
Belligerents
Russian Empire	Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
General Kourlov	Valentine Baker
Casualties and losses
32 officers 1000+ soldiers	800 soldiers

The Battle of Tashkessen was a battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire on December 28, 1877. The battle occurred after Shakir Pasha's retirement and near Taşkesen (now Sarantsi, Bulgaria). The Russian forces were commanded by General Kourlov, while the Ottoman forces were commanded by Valentine Baker, a British-born general. The battle resulted in a Russian victory but with heavy casualties.

References

• George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 978-0-442-22336-6).