Battle of Cetate
Renews the Ottoman attack at Cetate before withdrawing as Russian reinforcements approach.
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1854 in Turkey
Explore 12 historical events and records for Turkey in 1854.
Historical records for Turkey in 1854
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January
February
Siege of Calafat
Maintains the Ottoman bridgehead at Calafat during months of Russian pressure.
May
Battle of Nigoiti
Commands Ottoman troops defeated at Nigoiti during the Caucasus campaign.
Calafat Defence
Retains the Calafat bridgehead after Russian forces abandon their prolonged effort against it.
June
Command of Silistria
Takes responsibility for the defence after Musa Pasha is killed by Russian shellfire.
Battle of Choloki
Commands the Ottoman corps driven from its fortified position at the Choloki River.
Defence of Silistria
Holds Silistria against Russian pressure.
July
Battle of Giurgiu
Leads Ottoman forces across the Danube and begins the successful fighting around Giurgiu.
August
Battle of Kurekdere
Serves among the Ottoman commanders during the defeat at Kurekdere.
Battle of Kurekdere
Commands the Ottoman army during its unsuccessful offensive at Kurekdere.
October
Battle of Balaclava
Serves with Ottoman troops defending Allied redoubts during the Russian attack at Balaclava.
Other events (month unknown)
Defence of Silistria
Leads part of the Ottoman defence during the Russian siege of Silistria.
How these records were prepared
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