Russian Imperial Guard in Bulgaria (1877–1878)
Corps · Russian Empire · September 20, 1877 – March 3, 1878
The Guard corps sent to Bulgaria in autumn 1877, which cut Plevna off and crossed the Balkans with Gurko.
View on map Fought in Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Engagements 2
- October 24, 1877 Battle of Gorni Dubnik
- January 16–17, 1878 Battle of Philippopolis (1878)
Movements
- October 24, 1877 Storms Gorni Dubnik Battle of Gorni Dubnik Map
- October 28, 1877 Takes Telish (approximate) Map
- December 25, 1877 – December 31, 1877 Crosses the Balkan Mountains in winter (approximate) Map
- January 4, 1878 Enters Sofia Map
- January 16, 1878 – January 17, 1878 Fights at Philippopolis Battle of Philippopolis (1878) Map