Gurko's Western Detachment (1877–1878)
Corps · Russian Empire · July 1, 1877 – March 3, 1878
Iosif Gurko's force, which seized the Balkan passes in 1877 and crossed them in winter to beat Süleyman Pasha.
View on map Fought in Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Sub-units 1
Engagements 4
- July 17, 1877 – January 9, 1878 Battle of Shipka Pass
- July 20 – December 10, 1877 Siege of Plevna
- October 24, 1877 Battle of Gorni Dubnik
- January 16–17, 1878 Battle of Philippopolis (1878)
Movements
- July 7, 1877 Takes Tarnovo Map
- July 19, 1877 Takes the Shipka Pass from the south Battle of Shipka Pass Map
- October 24, 1877 – December 10, 1877 Cuts Plevna off at Gorni Dabnik Siege of Plevna Map
- January 4, 1878 Takes Sofia after a winter crossing Map
- January 17, 1878 Beats Süleyman Pasha Battle of Philippopolis (1878) Map