Arrival at Kars
Arrives at Kars as Russian forces approach and inspects the garrison and defensive works.
Role range: 1853-1856
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William Fenwick Williams Biography and Timeline
Follow William Fenwick Williams through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Fenwick Williams, historical timeline
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1855–1855Years on this page
1855
First Russian Attack on Kars
Repels an early Russian attack on Kars using the reorganized Ottoman garrison and fortress artillery.
Role range: 1853-1856
Battle of Kars
Directs the defence that repels a major Russian assault on Kars.
Role range: 1853-1856
Kars Famine
Maintains discipline as food shortages, cold and disease steadily weaken the besieged garrison.
Role range: 1853-1856
Surrender of Kars
Surrenders Kars after the garrison is exhausted by famine, disease and prolonged siege.
Role range: 1853-1856
Defence of Kars
Organizes the Ottoman defence of Kars.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
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