When was it published?

June 1, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 1, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hussars Attack, Turks Assault, Werchnitza Massacre, Bannat Temeswar, Walachia Rebels

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In the Bannat of Temeswar, 200 Hussars were attacked by 2000 Turks while returning from a mission to reduce rebels in Walachia. The Hussars repulsed four assaults but fled, losing 50 killed and several prisoners. The Turks then massacred inhabitants of Werchnitza, enslaved survivors, and burned the town.

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We hear from Temeswar, that 200 Hussars, being the Rear Guard of a Detachment lately sent towards the Frontiers of Walachia, in order to reduce the Rebels and Vagabonds in those Parts, were attack'd in their return home by a Body of 2000 Turks; that the Hussars bravely repuls'd the Infidels in four several Onsets, but being too far behind the rest of the Detachment, and finding themselves over-power'd by the vast Superiority of the Enemy's Numbers, they betook themselves to flight, leaving 50 Men killed on the Spot, and Several Prisoners: After this Action the Turks enter'd Werchnitza, a large Borough in the Bannat of Temeswar, massacred a great Number of the Inhabitants, carried the rest into Slavery, and set Fire to the Town.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Hussars Attack Turks Assault Werchnitza Massacre Bannat Temeswar Walachia Rebels

Where did it happen?

Bannat Of Temeswar

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bannat Of Temeswar

Outcome

50 hussars killed, several prisoners; great number of werchnitza inhabitants massacred, rest carried into slavery, town burned

Event Details

200 Hussars, rear guard of a detachment sent to reduce rebels in Walachia frontiers, attacked by 2000 Turks on return. Hussars repulsed four onsets but fled due to overwhelming numbers. Turks then entered Werchnitza, massacred inhabitants, enslaved survivors, and set fire to the town.