Siege of Kars

When

29 Nov 1855

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

40.61° N, 43.09° E

Description

1855 battle of the Crimean War

1855 battle of the Crimean War

The siege of Kars was the last major operation of the Crimean War. In June 1855, attempting to alleviate pressure on the defence of Sevastopol, Emperor Alexander II ordered General Nikolay Muravyov to lead his troops against areas of Ottoman interest in Asia Minor.

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• Crimean23 Oct 1853 · Interstate war · Deaths 264,200