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Battle of Matchin
Part of Russo–Turkish War of 1787–1792
DateJuly 10 1791
Location
Result Russian victory with heavy Turkish losses.
Belligerents
Russian Empire Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Nicholas Repnin
Mikhail Kutuzov
Yusuf Pasha
Strength
~ 90,000-100,000 ~15,000 or lower
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Battle of Măcin, Battle of Maçin or Battle of Matchin was a battle in the Russo–Turkish War of 1787–1792 fought on July 10, 1791, between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. The Russians were led by Nicholas Repnin and the Turks were led by Yusuf Pasha. At first, the victory was in doubt, but then the Turkish army was vanquished by a charge of the Russian left, under Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov.

References

  • George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).