A Georgian king won a stunning victory in 1770 after his allies deserted him
King Erekle II of Georgia proved his brilliance at the Battle of Aspindza in 1770, securing a miraculous victory against the Ottoman Empire after his primary allies abandoned the field.
In 1770, King Erekle II found himself in a nightmare scenario when his Russian ally, Count Totleben, unexpectedly withdrew his troops just before a major battle. Left alone to face a massive Ottoman force, the Georgian king refused to retreat.
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