18 May 1788Battle of OchakovPotemkin
The Turks intend to seize the fortress of Kinburn. The Turks attempt to repulse Potemkins attack on Ochakov
Historical records for Russia in 1788, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Turks intend to seize the fortress of Kinburn. The Turks attempt to repulse Potemkins attack on Ochakov
The Russians prevent a Turkish attack on Ochakov
The Turkish flagship is destroyed & Hassan Pasha is forced to retreat
Ambushes the rereating Turks, the Turks lose 5 frigates & 3 ships of the line
Present at the successful siege of Choczim
Present at the successful siege of Ochakov
A Swedish & Turkish alliance is formed against Russia
A Swedish & Turkish alliance is formed against Russia
Captures Ochakov at the mouth of the Danube
Sweden invades 150 miles away from Saint Petersburg
Orders the massacre of all of the Turkish inhabitants in Ochakov
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