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Battle of Shipka Pass

July 17, 1877 – January 9, 1878 · Battle of Shipka Pass

Part of Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

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1878
 
Battle of Shipka Pass

Russian troops took and held the Shipka Pass through the Balkan Mountains against Süleyman Pasha, then captured the Ottoman army at Sheynovo.

Participants

Russia and allies 1

Ottoman Empire 1