aug 23, 1916 - Battle of Prebechakenska

Description:

On August 10 (23 August, N.S.), Rebels numbering in the thousands attacked the city of Prebechakenska, While wielding White Banners. It was only defended by a local garrison of Russian Soldiers who were on leave from the front, who swiftly constructed two wooden cannons to try and beat back the attack. The First blew up, while the second was lost in a Kyrgyz attack. Undeterred, The defenders created 4 new cannons, which still work today.

Added to timeline:

Date: