1855
Defence of Kars
Helps organise artillery and defensive works during the Ottoman defence of Kars.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Kars in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Helps organise artillery and defensive works during the Ottoman defence of Kars.
Organizes the Ottoman defence of Kars.
Improves defensive works at Kars and helps prepare the garrison for Russian siege operations.
Assists Williams and Lake in organizing the defences and garrison of Kars.
Arrives at Kars as Russian forces approach and inspects the garrison and defensive works.
Takes charge at the Tahmasp batteries and works continuously to strengthen the defence of Kars.
Reconnoitres the Russian camp outside Kars before the first major attack.
Repels an early Russian attack on Kars using the reorganized Ottoman garrison and fortress artillery.
Treats soldiers and civilians as famine, wounds and disease intensify during the siege of Kars.
Distinguishes himself in the defence of Kars during the major Russian assault.
Helps direct the Ottoman defence during the major Russian assault on Kars.
Directs the defence that repels a major Russian assault on Kars.
Maintains discipline as food shortages, cold and disease steadily weaken the besieged garrison.
Surrenders Kars after the garrison is exhausted by famine, disease and prolonged siege.
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