Shipka Pass

American  

[ship-kah] / ˈʃɪp kɑ /

noun

1. a mountain pass in central Bulgaria, in the Balkan Mountains. 4,375 feet (1,335 meters) high.

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Shipka Pass British  

/ ˈʃɪpkə /

noun

1. a pass over the Balkan Mountains in central Bulgaria: scene of a bloody Turkish defeat in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78). Height: 1334 m (4376 ft)

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Shipka Pass

From that same quarter the Turks were also able to despatch forces to occupy the town of Lovtcha, between Plevna and the Shipka Pass.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland

During the Russo-Turkish War he distinguished himself at the crossing of the Danube at Sistova, and was wounded at the Shipka Pass.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

Then came the capture of Nikopolis, the repulse at Plevna, the battle of Shipka Pass, another and successful battle of Plevna, the storming of Kars, and then, the Balkans passed,—an advance upon Constantinople.

From A Short History of Russia by Parmele, Mary Platt

He was wounded at the Shipka Pass, and, though promoted lieutenant-general soon after this, was not able to see further active service.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

The Shipka Pass, due south of Tirnova, was now strongly held, and Turkish troops were hurrying towards the two passes north of Slievno, some fifty miles farther east.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland