When did the Austro-Turkish War 1788-1791 begin and end?
Austrian forces entered the conflict in February 1788. The Treaty of Sistova established final terms on the 4th of August 1791.
Questions about Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led Austrian military campaigns during the Austro-Turkish War 1788-1791?
Field Marshal Laudon led a three-week campaign that took Belgrade in 1789. General de Vins commanded victories at Cetingrad while Josias of Saxe-Coburg conquered Bucharest before the war ended.
What caused high mortality rates among soldiers in the Austro-Turkish War 1788-1791?
Outbreaks of malaria and other diseases played a major role at the front lines. Half the army was sick while thousands of soldiers died from illness due to poor sanitation and crowded camps.
How much did the national debt increase during the Austro-Turkish War 1788-1791?
The national debt soared to 22 million gulden by 1789. In 1790 it reached 400 million gulden according to official records.
Why did Serbia shift political allegiance from Vienna to St. Petersburg after the Austro-Turkish War 1788-1791?
Russia superseded Austria in Serbs plans to restore their state because Emperor Joseph II abandoned them during peace negotiations with the sultan. The abandonment shifted political allegiance from Vienna to St. Petersburg permanently.