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Foreign News
March 1, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Vienna reports indicate Turks routed Imperialist forces in Wallachia: 2000 men from Kroyova, aiding General Ghilan's retreat, were defeated by Turks; Vasquez regiment's battalion suffered heavy losses with most officers killed or captured.
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Vienna, November 16. Our last Letters from Hungary say, that the Turks have gain'd a new Advantage over the Imperialists in Wallachia, and give the following Particulars of that Action: The Commander of Kroyova having issued out of that Town with about 2000 Men, in order to favour General Ghilan's Retreat, who was surrounded by the Turks, was attack'd on the Way by a Body of Infidels, who routed the Imperialists entirely, notwithstanding their vigorous Defence; a Battalion of the Regiment of Vasquez was totally defeated, most of the Officers being kill'd, and the rest taken Prisoners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Wallachia Battle
Turks Advantage
Imperialists Rout
Ghilan Retreat
Vasquez Regiment
Officers Killed
What entities or persons were involved?
General Ghilan
Commander Of Kroyova
Vasquez
Where did it happen?
Wallachia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Wallachia
Key Persons
General Ghilan
Commander Of Kroyova
Vasquez
Outcome
imperialists routed entirely; battalion of vasquez regiment totally defeated, most officers killed, rest taken prisoners
Event Details
Commander of Kroyova led about 2000 men from the town to aid General Ghilan's retreat, who was surrounded by Turks; attacked en route by Turkish forces, resulting in total rout despite vigorous defense.