Battle

Battle of Kalamata

22 Mar 1821 – 23 Mar 1821 · 37.02° N, 22.10° E

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When
22 Mar 1821 – 23 Mar 1821
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
37.02° N, 22.10° E
Description
1821 liberation of Kalamata

Liberation of Kalamata

Battle In the Greek War Of Independence

The Liberation of Kalamata took place on 23 March (O.S.) 1821 when Greek irregular revolutionary forces took control of the city after the surrender of the Ottoman garrison, without fighting. It was one of the first events of the Greek War of Independence. Kalamata became the first major town to be liberated.

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