BATTLE // August 3, 1826
Siege of the Acropolis
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Overview
The second siege of the Acropolis in 1826–1827 during the Greek War of Independence involved the siege of the Acropolis of Athens, the last fortress still held by the Greek rebels in Central Greece, by the forces of the Ottoman Empire.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- First Hellenic Republic6,000medium
- Ottoman Empire10,000medium
Ottoman Empire fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (8)
First Hellenic Republic
Charles Nicolas Fabvierlieutenant general
Georgios Karaiskakisgeneral
Ioannis Gourasmember of Filiki Eteria
Vasos Mavrovouniotisgeneral
Yannis Makriyannisgeneral
Ottoman Empire
Reşid Mehmed Pashagrand vizier of the Ottoman Empire
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