great battle of rymnik in historical chronicles - is one of the events of the Russian-Turkish war, which lasted from 1787 to 1791.Considered one of the major battles of this period and the most outstanding victory of General Alexander Suvorov.For her he received special awards from both the Empress Catherine II, and from the Austrian Emperor Joseph II.
Historical background battle
The military campaign lasted for a year (since 1788).Before the battle was fought at Rymnik, Russian troops have entered into an agreement with Austria on the alliance.At that time, the empire was at war in parallel with the Swedes.They thought that the enemy can not be broken on two fronts, so we wanted to gain a foothold in the Baltic Sea.Despite the fact that Austria was allied countries, but had it and your interest.If Russia began to lose the battle, then she could start a military operation to capture territory.
Based on the above, was created Third Field Army, the command is transferred to Rumyantsev-Transdanubia.Then came South army, which was formed from the Ekaterinoslav and Ukrainian armies.He took command Field Marshal Potemkin.From Austria it was given a body, commanded by Field Marshal Prince Frederick of Saxony Coburg Saalfeld.Location dislocation Prussian corps was the river Seret.Command of the Third Division was transferred to General Suvorov.Act, in which case, he should have a body of Coburg.
the part of the Turks was a thorough preparation for battle.Yusuf Pasha, who commanded the troops of the sultan, gathered a large army in the lower reaches of the Danube.The first blow was to be for them and it is for the body of the Austrians.However, all these movements have learned opponents.Suvorov, the hour is moved to help the Austrians.This led to the fact that in the hour of the decisive battle of Focsani allied forces were together, which led to confusion Turks.As a result, the Austrians and the Russian won.
That is what led to the defeat of the Turks that the Prussian government did not sign a peace treaty with the Sultan.The Emperor of Austria was very happy with the victory.
Next, we take a closer look at the battle Rymnik year which falls on 1789.
who led the battle
in this Turkish-Russian war has become famous as a great general, Alexander Suvorov.He was born in a noble family, his father was also a military man.Despite the fact that as a child he was pretty painful, then I was able to achieve a major breakthrough.Alexander Suvorov was considered unusual gentleman, he even seemed to some eccentric.
He has a lot of different battles, commander has developed its own system of education and training of troops.She took up the post for the training of young soldiers.
And, of course, his actions became prominent when the battle was at Rymnik.Army commander acted competently, quickly and without hesitation.Subsequently, it is a battle, it was noted by his contemporaries as one of the most outstanding.
actions of the Russian Empire before the battle itself
Battle of Rymnik happened because the commander insisted before the command to continue the offensive after the victory at Focsani.Of course, this did not happen immediately, as Repnin delayed.
matter decided that the Turks intensified, as Suvorov said the commander of the Austrian body of Coburg.This led to the fact that the eighth day of September Suvorov moved towards Prussian prince and his army.The union was the tenth of September.Before the battle began on the river Rymnik, Suvorov commander assumed command.It was decided to attack the enemy.
Of course, before that held exploration and learn the location of all Turkish troops.They were far enough from each other that it was a mistake of strategic command.It adopted a plan to reduce the enemy troops before the main battle.
Actions Turks
long as the command of the Russian Empire to think about their actions, Yusuf Pasha let its troops in the lower reaches of the Danube, namely Braila fortress.Before the battle began when Rymnik, here come the army, numbering about one hundred thousand soldiers.The other body of Turkish soldiers, commanded by Hassan Pasha, distracted group Repnin, that he could not hit the flank.
Yusuf Pasha organized several marching camps.Near the forest Kryngu-Meylor was located the main, the rest were from other villages.
Battle
allied Austrian troops had to cross the river and attack Rymnu two Turkish camp.They were on the night of September 10 in two columns.At dawn the Austrians and Russian were in place near Targu Kukulskogo camp.The Turks did not see them coming.It began storming the Turkish camp.
Suvorov along with Prussian soldiers hit by enemy troops.The battle went fairly well and after a time ran the complete defeat of the two camps.After that the Turks ran toward third, but Suvorov ordered them not to prosecute, because after hours of combat troops was severely exhausted.Moreover, the defeat of the enemy was impressive.
loss of two armies
Rymnik battle on the river brought a lot of casualties.After a short rest twelfth day of September Russian and Prussian troops approached the last Turkish camp.He was abandoned, and the soldiers retreated and vizier to the river Buse.Here Yusuf Pasha showed their ugly side.He left his army to its fate, crossed with the vanguard and ordered to destroy the crossing.The army tried to cross the river on their own or with the rafts.They returned home only about fifteen thousand soldiers.
defeat, indeed, it was devastating.Killed were about twenty thousand men, about four hundred men were captured.From art lost eighty guns and mortars, almost all military equipment, which had been abandoned, as well as pulling power - horses and mules.
the Russian troops, despite the small number compared with the Turks, lost only 179 men killed and wounded.And Austrian corps lost about five hundred soldiers.
Events that occurred after the battle
Battle River Rymnik proved a historic event and broke the course of history.Because of this, the troops of Turks turned out badly demoralized, and the Russian Empire acquired an ally in the Austrian state.
After the battle Suvorov presented an award.He received the Order of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, and the first class.From the Empress he was granted the title of Count Rymniksky.From the Emperor of Austria also got awards.Suvorov received the title of count of the Holy Roman Empire.
addition, have been awarded and the most distinguished commanders, such as Prince Shahovsky, Lieutenant-General Derfelden, colonels Miklashevskii, Sherstnev and many others.
Conclusion In conclusion, we can say that the battle of Rymnik showed true heroism of the Russian people, as well as experienced Russian commanders.In the historical chronicles were Austrian soldiers memories of his allied troops.They mentioned that Suvorov warriors fully obey his commander loyal to him and very bravely and purposefully fighting.Is not this evidence of valor Russian soldier?
