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In which war did Grigory Potemkin distinguish himself as a military commander?

  • Russo-Turkish War

  • Napoleonic Wars

  • American Revolutionary War

  • Seven Years War

Answer

Potemkin distinguished himself as a military commander in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774. He led a successful campaign against the Turks in the Crimea and helped to secure Russian control of the region. This victory made Potemkin a national hero and helped to solidify his position as one of Catherine the Great's most trusted advisors.
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