Siege of Velyaminovsky 1840
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 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 |
| Coordinates | 44.0967, 39.0719 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Velyaminovsky (Adyghe: ТIопсэ зау; Russian: Оборона Вельяминовского форта) took place on the night of 12 March 1840 (29 February O.S.) during the Russo-Circassian War. The Russian fort had been built in Circassia two years earlier to establish Russian control. The Circassians attacked the fort after the morning prayer, and seven and a half hours later, the fort fell.
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