Battle near Belgrade Led by Prince Eugene of Savoy
The Imperial Army under Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the Turks near Belgrade on August 16, 1717. The victory, despite severe Turkish fire, saw the capture of 130 cannon and 30 mortars, with heavy Ottoman losses in cavalry and infantry. Key leaders injured included Hauben and Palfi. many generals, officers, and hundreds of cavalry were killed or wounded. The Christian captives were freed, forts and outworks taken, and pursuit continued into Bosnian and Serbian territory.