The Serbian defeat at Sočanica and the Montenegrin defeat at Nevesinje against Turkish forces in 1876

The Serbian defeat at Sočanica and the Montenegrin defeat at Nevesinje against Turkish forces in 1876

Cited:

“Constantinople, July 25. The War Show reports officially that a Turkish detachment departing from Sochanitsa has crossed the border and defeated the opposing Serbian troops. The Serbs lost 300 men. Three Serbian villages were set on fire.”

“Zemlya, July 25. A complete reconnaissance of Chernaev’s army is taking place from south to east. The headquarters is being moved to Zaichar. Chernaev is to take up arms against Osman Pasha. Two Austrian monitors are in Belgrade at the disposal of Prince Wrede.

A total defeat of the Montenegrins at Nevesinje is reported after three hours of bloody fighting. The Montenegrins were attacked simultaneously by Mukhtar Pasha and the Besakung and suffered heavy losses.”

Source

Würzburger Journal 1876. 7/12. Walz. Bayern State Library. (German). Mittwoch den 26 Juli 1876 Nro 177 22 Jahrgang.

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