Battle of Rassowa


The Battle of Rassowa/Rassevat was fought during the Russo-Turkish [War of 1806–1812] on September 16, 1809. In it, Pyotr Bagration's Russian troops defeated the Turkish troops of Koca [Hüsrev Mehmed Pasha] at the place of Rassowa.
In Cernavodă, where Bagration arrived on September 14, reconnaissance was carried out. Acting according to Bagration's plan, Mikhail Miloradovich's corps launched a frontal attack, while Matvei Platov's corps cut off Hüsrev Pasha's escape route to Silistria. The Russian victory was complete.