BATTLE // July 10, 1791
Battle of Măcin
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Significance
The Battle of Măcin was fought between a Russian force of around 30,000 under Prince Nicholas Repnin and an Ottoman army roughly twice to nearly three times that size under Koca Yusuf Pasha. Despite the substantial disparity in force strength, Russian casualties amounted to approximately 1,000 against an estimated 4,000 Ottoman losses. The engagement took place during the closing phase of the Seventh Russo-Turkish War, and the outcome reinforced Russian operational momentum in the Danubian theater at a stage when both powers were moving toward settlement. The battle is notable as one of the engagements associated with Mikhail Kutuzov, who served among the Russian commanders.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Russian Empire30,000–36,000medium
- Ottoman Empire64,000–80,000medium
Ottoman Empire fielded a 2.2 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Russian Empire1,000medium3% loss rate
- Ottoman Empire4,000medium6% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Ottoman Empire
Koca Yusuf Pashaadmiral
Russian Empire
Mikhail Kutuzovgeneral field marshal
Nicholas Repningeneral field marshal
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