01:24 Minutes Der Sieg vom Helden Coburg, K. 587 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

01 :12 Minutes Der Sieg vom Helden Coburg, K. 587 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The indication “K.“ or “KV“ refers to Köchel Verzeichnis (Köchel catalogue), i.e., the (more or less) chronological catalogue of Mozart’s works by Ludwig von Köchel. The battle that inspired Mozart: when the Janissaries were slaughtered by the bayonets of Russians and Austrians It was a battle that inspired Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to compose… His name was Josiah von Coburg, and who remembers him anymore? Not even the Battle of Rimnik can be remembered by anyone who has not studied European history in depth. Well, on a day like today, September 22, 1789, in the bloody context during the Russo-Turkish War, the united forces of Russians and Austrians defeated the Ottomans and gained control of Wallachia. Josiah von Coburg, general-leader of the Austrian troops, is immortalized by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who writes the musical piece “Der Sieg vom Helden Coburg, “ (The Victory of the Hero Coburg) for him. And it wasn’t just Mozart; the composer Johann Michael Haydn (brother of the famous Joseph Haydn) dedicated his piece “The March on Coburg“ to the brilliant Austrian general. Josiah von Coburg is listed among the most famous warlords and generals of Austria. This is about the general. Επισκόπηση AI Alexander Suvorov. Biography of the Commander - State ... The Battle of Rymnik took place on September 22, 1789, during the Russo-Turkish War, where the combined Austro-Russian army, led by Alexander Suvorov, defeated a much larger Ottoman army under Grand Vizier Cenaze Hasan Pasha in what is now Romania. Suvorov’s quick march to reinforce the Austrian forces and his tactical brilliance in forming infantry squares to repel Ottoman cavalry led to a complete rout of the Turks, resulting in fewer than 1,000 allied losses compared to nearly 20,000 Ottoman losses. This decisive victory earned Suvorov the title of Count and the honorific surname Rymniksky. Background Context: The battle occurred during the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) and the Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791). Ottoman Strategy: After a defeat at Focşani, the Ottoman Grand Vizier Cenaze Hasan Pasha gathered a large army of around 100,000 men to attack the Austrians. The Battle Ottoman Advance: The Ottomans launched a night march to attack the Austrian army under Prince Josias of Coburg along the Râmnicul Sărat River. Suvorov’s Arrival: Upon hearing of the attack, Suvorov rapidly marched his 7,000 Russian troops to support the Austrians, arriving on September 21st, the eve of the battle. Combined Command: Suvorov took command of the combined Austro-Russian army. Tactical Maneuvers: The allied forces crossed the river, formed into defensive infantry squares to hold off the Ottoman cavalry, and then counterattacked, completely routing the Ottoman army and capturing their camp. Aftermath Decisive Victory: The battle was a significant and decisive victory for the Austro-Russian forces. Suvorov’s Recognition: Following this triumph, the Russian Empress Catherine II elevated Suvorov to the rank of count and bestowed upon him the surname Rymniksky in recognition of his achievements. Casualties: Allied casualties were minimal, numbering less than 1,000, while the Ottoman army suffered devastating losses, with nearly 20,000 killed or captured.