Siege of Silistra

The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War. In this action, Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra. While initially successful, the Russians were forced after several weeks to abandon the siege and retreat due to political pressure.

Siege of Silistra

The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War. In this action, Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra. While initially successful, the Russians were forced after several weeks to abandon the siege and retreat due to political pressure.