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Battle of Eski Zagra

July 31, 1877 · Battle of Eski Zagra

Part of Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

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Süleyman Pasha's army beat part of Gurko's force and the Bulgarian volunteers at Stara Zagora.

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Russia and allies

Russian Empire
Iosif Gurko military commander Nikolai Stoletov military commander

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Ottoman Empire
Suleyman Husnu Pasha military commander