Battle of Kurekdere 1854
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 August 1854 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1854 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Caucasian campaign of the Crimean War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7182, 43.4984 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kürekdere took place on 6 August 1854 as part of the Crimean War. The battle occurred when an Ottoman army from the Ottoman fortress of Kars marched out to confront a marauding Russian detachment near the village of Kürekdere in the Trans-Caucasus.
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