Battle of Tashkessen
Part of Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Date December 28, 1877 Location Near Tashkessen, Bulgaria Result Russian Victory.
Combatants
Imperial Russia	Ottoman Empire
Commanders
General Kourlov	Valentine Baker
Casualties
32 officers 1000+ soldiers	800 soldiers

The Battle of Tashkessen was a battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. It was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire on December 28, 1877. The battle occurred after Shakir Pasha's retirement. The Russian forces were commanded by General Kourlov, while the Turkish forces were commanded by Valentine Baker, a British-born general. The battle resulted in a Russian victory but with heavy casualties. It has been suggested that Romanian War of Independence be merged into this article or section. ... December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Image File history File links Romanov_Flag. ... 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... Valentine Baker (1827—1887), British soldier, was a younger brother of Sir Samuel Baker. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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... Official language Russian Official Religion Russian Orthodox Christianity Capital Saint Petersburg (Petrograd 1914-1924) Area Approx. ... December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Valentine Baker (1827—1887), British soldier, was a younger brother of Sir Samuel Baker. ...

References

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