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Foreign News
June 2, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letters from Belgrade dated Feb. 19 report that a Turkish detachment of 2,000 men attempted to surprise Fort Bitritz but was ambushed by the Imperial garrison of 1,500 men, resulting in heavy Turkish losses and retreat.
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Feb. 19. Letters from Belgrade tell us, That the Turks sent a Detachment of Two Thousand Men to surprize the Fort of Bitritz; but the Imperial Garrison, consisting of 1500 Men, having Notice of their March, laid an Ambush for those Infidels, and gave them such a warm Reception, that happy was the Turk that was the best Runner, or had the swiftest Horse: They went back without their Errand, and very far short of the Number they came with. Though the Germans gained the Field, the Mussulmans won the Race.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Turkish Detachment
Imperial Garrison
Ambush
Bitritz
Belgrade Letters
Where did it happen?
Fort Of Bitritz
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Fort Of Bitritz
Event Date
Feb. 19
Outcome
turks retreated with heavy losses, far short of their original 2,000 men; germans gained the field.
Event Details
Turks sent 2,000 men to surprise Fort Bitritz; Imperial garrison of 1,500 men, forewarned, laid an ambush and repelled them decisively, causing the Turks to flee.