Battles & Campaigns · 1774
Battle of Kozludzha
Kozludzha (now Suvorovo), Bulgaria
What happened
A Russian force under Alexander Suvorov and Mikhail Kamensky attacked a much larger Ottoman army under Abdürrezzak Pasha. When scouts found the Ottoman army, Suvorov attacked at once. The Russians advanced in four squares that beat off the Ottoman cavalry, while Russian cavalry got behind the Ottomans and took their guns. The Ottomans withdrew toward Shumla.
Why it matters
It made Suvorov's name as a brilliant commander. It was one of the main reasons the Ottomans signed the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca a month later.
What came next
The treaty ended the war and gave Russia two outlets to the Black Sea.
Did you know?
The village of Kozludzha is now called Suvorovo, after the Russian general.
Timeline
- 20 Jun 1774Battle of Kozludzha.
- 21 Jul 1774Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca.
- After the battleOttoman forces at Shumla are blockaded.