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[[File:0090 Понтонный мост между Зимницей и Свиштовом со стороны Болгарии, август 1877.jpg|thumb|Pontoon bridge between Zimnica and Svishtov from the Bulgarian side]] |
[[File:0090 Понтонный мост между Зимницей и Свиштовом со стороны Болгарии, август 1877.jpg|thumb|Pontoon bridge between Zimnica and Svishtov from the Bulgarian side]] |
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The '''Battle of Simnitza''' was a [[battle]] between the [[Russians]] and the [[Ottoman Empire|Turks]] fought on June 26, 1877 at [[Svishtov]] (Sistova), on the right bank of the [[Danube]] in present-day [[Veliko Tarnovo Province]], [[Bulgaria]]. The [[Russians]] won the battle and occupied Sistova on June 27. The Russians were led by [[Field Marshal]] [[Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia (1831–1891)|Grand Duke Nicholas]].<ref>[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=pseudowar&FileName=russoturk Heritage History: Russo Turkish wars]</ref> |
The '''Battle of Simnitza''' was a [[battle]] between the [[Russians]] and the [[Ottoman Empire|Turks]] fought on June 26, 1877 at [[Svishtov]] (Sistova), on the right bank of the [[Danube]] in present-day [[Veliko Tarnovo Province]], [[Bulgaria]]. The [[Russians]] won the battle and occupied Sistova on June 27. The Russians were led by [[Field Marshal]] [[Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia (1831–1891)|Grand Duke Nicholas]].<ref>[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=pseudowar&FileName=russoturk Heritage History: Russo Turkish wars] {{wayback|url=http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=pseudowar&FileName=russoturk |date=20110711164002 }}</ref> |
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Simnitza, which is located on the southern bank of the Danube, across the river from Svishtov, is today more usually spelled according to Romanian usage as Zimnicea. |
Simnitza, which is located on the southern bank of the Danube, across the river from Svishtov, is today more usually spelled according to Romanian usage as Zimnicea. |
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The Battle of Simnitza was a battle between the Russians and the Turks fought on June 26, 1877 at Svishtov (Sistova), on the right bank of the Danube in present-day Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria. The Russians won the battle and occupied Sistova on June 27. The Russians were led by Field Marshal Grand Duke Nicholas.[1]
Simnitza, which is located on the southern bank of the Danube, across the river from Svishtov, is today more usually spelled according to Romanian usage as Zimnicea.
References
- ^ Heritage History: Russo Turkish wars Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine
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