Habsburg monarchy 1788 1789 1790 1791 The siege of Šturlić was a minor engagement during the early stages of the Austro-Turkish War of 1788–1791.

On February 9, 1788, the Habsburg emperor, Joseph II, delivered the declaration of war through his emissary in Constantinople.

[1] The very first engagements took place on the same day, Croatian battalions from Lika and Otočac moved on February 9 and headed towards the Bosnian borders and crossed the Korana River.

[2] The troops aimed to attack and capture the fortress of Drežnik Grad and Šturlić.

[4][5] The group that was sent to Šturlić was led by Lieutenant Colonel Mathias Rukavina von Boynograd.