Battle of Sagerejo |
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Part of the Zemplen War |
Sagerejo burns on the banks of the Enguri River |
Date | 29 March - 23 May 2009 |
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Location | |
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Result |
Pyrrhic Syaran Victory |
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Belligerents |
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Ruvelka |
Syara |
Commanders and leaders |
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Eliska Hanáková |
Arisdages Koundakjian |
Units involved |
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Army Group Center |
Army Group Beta |
Strength |
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500,000 troops 8,670 AFVs 2,100 artillery pieces |
350,000 troops 15,000 AFVs 4,700 artillery pieces |
Casualties and losses |
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35,000 killed 83,000 wounded |
37,500 killed 112,000 wounded |
The Battle of Sagerejo was assault and subsequent occupation of the city of Sagerejo by the Syaran Commonality Armed Forces during the Zemplen War. The bloodiest battle of the entire war, the battle saw extensive urban combat and artillery usage with heavy casualties on both sides. The battle started on 29 March 2009 and concluded on 23 May.
Background
Planning
Course of the battle
Aftermath