Battle of Vasilika

Overview

The Battle of Vasilika was fought between Greek revolutionaries and the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

The Battle of Vasilika was fought on September 6, 1821, during the Greek War of Independence, pitting a Greek revolutionary force of between 1,600 and 2,300 fighters against an Ottoman force estimated at 5,000 to 8,000 troops. The engagement occurred in the broader context of the Greek uprising against Ottoman rule that had begun earlier in 1821. The disparity in force sizes indicates the Greeks faced a substantially larger Ottoman opponent. Beyond its place in the wider revolutionary campaign of 1821, the recorded outcome and strategic consequences of the battle are not documented in available sources.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (3)