Battle of Cetate

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The Battle of Chetatea was part of the Crimean War. An Ottoman army under the command of Ahmed Pasha tried unsuccessfully to conquer the city Chetatea ( Wallachia ) in present-day Romania.

Prehistory

Prior to the battle Russian troops occupied Moldavia and other areas on the left bank of the Danube as Wallachia. Coinciding with the arrival of the Russians began the Ottoman army of occupation by the right side of the Danube.

After an Ottoman ultimatum to leave the occupied territories, had expired on October 4, 1853, Ahmed Pasha began preparations for the attack on the area occupied by the Russians fortified bridgehead city Chetatea.

The Battle

On December 31, 1853 Ahmed Pasha attacked with several thousand cavalry, supported by infantry, the city on. The attack was repulsed by the Russian Colonel arboretum with 2,500 men.

After reinforcements had arrived on both sides, Ahmed Pasha attacked the city for Orthodox Christmas on January 6, 1854, this time with about 18,000 men, again. This attack was successful and the Russians had to retreat with heavy losses. However, even during the day reached further Russian reinforcements of about 2,500 men of the city and Ahmed Pasha withdrew from fear of defeat back.

Follow

The outcome of the battle can be seen as a draw. After heavy losses, both sides withdrew to their original positions. The Ottomans were also able to prevent a merger between Russian and Serb forces and halt the advance of Russian forces in the Danube region.