Siege of Veterani Cave

Siege of Veterani Cave
Part of Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791)

Veterani Cave, where the Habsburg Army took it as a base
Date11–31 August 1788
Location
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Habsburg monarchy Habsburg monarchy Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Habsburg monarchy Baron von Stein
Habsburg monarchy Lieutenant Voith
Menish Pasha
Strength
Unknown 8,000 men
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The siege of Veternai Cave was a military engagement during the Austro-Turkish War of 1788–1791, which took place in August 1788 during the offensive of the Ottoman army of Yusuf Pasha in Banat. After 20 days of resistance, the Habsburg garrison surrendered to the Ottomans.