Battle of Svistov
Part of Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Date June 26, 1877 Location Near Svishtov, Bulgaria Result Russian Victory. The Russians were made ready to attack Nikopol.
Combatants
Imperial Russia	Ottoman Empire
Commanders
Mikhail Dragomirov Mikhail Skobelev	Unknown

The Battle of Svistov was battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It was fought between the Ottoman Empire and Imperial Russia on June 26, 1877. It occured when Russian general Mikhail Ivanovich Dragomirov crossed the Danube River in a fleet of small boats and attacked the Turkish fortress. The next day, Mikhail Skobelev attacked, forcing the Turkish garrison to surrender. In result, the Russian military became ready to attack Nikopol. It has been suggested that Romanian War of Independence be merged into this article or section. ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Svishtov is a Bulgarian town at Danube river, nearly 235 km north-east from Sofia. ... Nikopol (Нікополь) is a town of Ukraine, in the government of Ekaterinoslav, on the right bank of the Dnieper, 70 miles S.S.W. of the town of Ekaterinoslav. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Imperial Russia is the term used to cover the period of history from the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great, through the expansion of the Russian Empire from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean, to the deposal of Nicholas II of Russia, the last tsar, at the start... Image File history File links Ottoman_Flag. ... Motto: دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem: Ottoman imperial anthem At the height of its power (1683) Capital Söğüt (1299-1326) Bursa (1326-1365) Edirne (1365-1453) Constantinople (Istanbul) (1453-1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–1922 Mehmed VI... Mikhail Ivanovich Dragomirov (Михаил Иванович Драгомиров in Russian) (November 8(20), 1830 - October 15(28), 1905) was a Russian general and military writer. ... Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (Russian: ) (September 29, 1843 – July 7, 1882; September 17, 1843 — June 25, 1882, O.S.) was a Russian general famous for his conquest of Central Asia and heroism during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. ... Plevna Monument near the walls of Kitai-gorod. ... Combatants Russia Ottoman Empire The Battle of Kızıl Tepe was fought on June 25, 1877, between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. ... The Battle of Nikopol, or Nicopolis, was one of the early battles of the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. ... Combatants Russia Ottoman Empire Commanders Joseph Gourko Suleiman Pasha Strength 2,400 5,000 Casualties 211 on the first day ? In July, 1877 four Russian corps had crossed the Danube River and were moving into Bulgaria. ... Combatants Russia Ottoman Empire Commanders General Darozhinsky Suleiman Pasha Strength 5,000 30,000 Casualties 3,600 10,000 The Second Battle of Shipka Pass took place in 1877. ... The Battle of Lovcha, or Loftcha, was a battle of the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78 which occurred during the siege of Pleven. ... Combatants Russia Ottoman Empire Commanders Joseph Radetzky Suleiman Pasha Casualties 1,000 ? Suleiman Pasha made a second attempt to retake Shipka Pass from the Russians after a failed attempt in August. ... In an effort to reduce the fortress of Pleven quicker, Russian forces began targetting garrisons along the Turkish supply and communications route. ... The Battle of Kars was a decisive Russian victory over the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. ... Combatants Russia, Romania Ottoman Empire Commanders Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolai Krudener King Carol I of Romania Osman Pasha Strength 100,000 30,000 Casualties 38,000 killed, wounded or captured 40,000 killed, wounded or captured {{{notes}}} Map The Siege of Pleven (or Plevna) during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877... Combatants Russia Ottoman Empire Commanders Joseph Gourko Vessil Pasha Strength 65,000 40,000 Casualties ? 4,000 killed or wounded 36,000 surrendered The Fourth Battle of Shipka Pass from January 5–9 was the final battle for Shipka Pass and a crushing Russian victory during the Russo-Turkish War... Following the crushing Russian victory at the last battle of Shipka Pass, Russian commander Joseph Vladimirovich Gourko began to move southeast towards Constantinople. ... It has been suggested that Romanian War of Independence be merged into this article or section. ... Motto: دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem: Ottoman imperial anthem At the height of its power (1683) Capital Söğüt (1299-1326) Bursa (1326-1365) Edirne (1365-1453) Constantinople (Istanbul) (1453-1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–1922 Mehmed VI... Imperial Russia is the term used to cover the period of history from the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great, through the expansion of the Russian Empire from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean, to the deposal of Nicholas II of Russia, the last tsar, at the start... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Mikhail Ivanovich Dragomirov (Михаил Иванович Драгомиров in Russian) (November 8(20), 1830 - October 15(28), 1905) was a Russian general and military writer. ... Length 2,888 km Elevation of the source 1,078 m Average discharge 30 km before Passau: 580 m³/s Vienna: 1,900 m³/s Budapest: 2,350 m³/s just before Delta: 6,500 m³/s Area watershed 817,000 km² Origin Black Forest (Schwarzwald-Baar, Baden- Württemberg... Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (Russian: ) (September 29, 1843 – July 7, 1882; September 17, 1843 — June 25, 1882, O.S.) was a Russian general famous for his conquest of Central Asia and heroism during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. ... Nikopol (Нікополь) is a town of Ukraine, in the government of Ekaterinoslav, on the right bank of the Dnieper, 70 miles S.S.W. of the town of Ekaterinoslav. ...

References

• George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).