Third Siege of Missolonghi

When

15 Apr 1825 – 10 Apr 1826

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

38.37° N, 21.43° E

Description

1825 battle during the Greek War of Independence

1825–26 battle of the Greek War of Independence

The third siege of Missolonghi was fought in the Greek War of Independence, between the Ottoman Empire and the Greek rebels, from 15 April 1825 to 10 April 1826. The Ottomans had already tried and failed to capture the city in 1822 and 1823, but returned in 1825 with a stronger force of infantry and a stronger navy supporting the infantry.

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