Battle of the Valerik River (1840)

Battle of the Valerik River (Russian Empire vs 22pxCaucasian Imamate) took place in 1840 during Caucasian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1840
• Date: 1840-07-11
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Caucasian War
• Side A: Russian Empire
• Side B: 22pxCaucasian Imamate
• Commanders (A): Apollon Galafeyev, Alexander Pullo, Mikhail Lermontov
• Commanders (B): 22px Ahberdila Muhammad, 22px Isa of Gendergen
• Casualties: ~66 killed 265 wounded and shell-shocked 8 missing ~1,400 soldiers and 45 officers according to De la Chapelle (Russian Empire), Unknown ~150 left on the battlefield ~600 left on the battlefield according to Lermontov (22pxCaucasian Imamate)
• Outcome: Russian victory
• Coordinates: 43.169°, 45.409°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Valerik River · Wikidata entry

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