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Battle of Simnitza

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File:0090 Понтонный мост между Зимницей и Свиштовом со стороны Болгарии, август 1877.jpg
Pontoon bridge between Zimnica and Svishtov from the Bulgarian side

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 northern bank of the Danube, across the river from Svishtov, is today more usually spelled according to Romanian usage as Zimnicea.

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