Siege of Lazarevsky 1840
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 February 1840 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1840 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Caucasian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.8998, 39.3355 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Lazarevsky (Adyghe: Уае зау; Russian: Оборона Лазаревского форта) took place on the night of 19 February 1840 (7 February O.S) during the Russo-Circassian War. Before the siege, the Circassians engaged in intense intelligence activities. After a 3-hour struggle, the Lazarevsky fortification was captured by the Circassians.
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