Defence of Kars1855
Organizes the Ottoman defence of Kars.
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William Fenwick Williams Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Fenwick Williams, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
6 records1855–18556 events1 places
Chronological biography
1855
Arrival at Kars7 June 1855
Arrives at Kars as Russian forces approach and inspects the garrison and defensive works.
First Russian Attack on Kars16 June 1855
Repels an early Russian attack on Kars using the reorganized Ottoman garrison and fortress artillery.
Battle of Kars29 September 1855
Directs the defence that repels a major Russian assault on Kars.
Kars FamineOctober 1855
Maintains discipline as food shortages, cold and disease steadily weaken the besieged garrison.
Surrender of Kars28 November 1855
Surrenders Kars after the garrison is exhausted by famine, disease and prolonged siege.
Titles and roles
General · General · Kars Adviser · General · Kars Commander
Record provenance
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