Greek War of Independence:
1821-33

Chronology of Key Events: 1823

by Rudy Scott Nelson


15 Jan, Ai-Vlasses. A Turk-Albanian force is defeated near Sovolakos.

Spring Helikon Pass. Ottomans (6000) under Yussuf force their way through the pass.

Spring Parnassus. Ottomans (6000) under Yussef defeat a small Greek force.

5 May Thermopylae. Ottomans under Vrioni & Mehemet (8000) destroy Greeks under Diakos and Bishop of Salona.

6 May, Vatitsi, Turkish force under Vryoni is defeated .

2 June, Near Kandanos, Crete. Cretan ambush in a mountain pass kills 800+ Turks.

12 June, Candarli. Psariot "Pirates" (600) raid several towns along the coast of Asia Minor.

June Aegean. Large Egyptian fleet with Ibrahim's transports advance on Crete.

19 June Kasos. A key Greek "pirate" base is captured after an assault by 3000 Albanian mountaineers supported by 3 Frigates + 10 Corvettes.

2 July Pasra. A key Greek "pirate" base is captured after an assault by 2000 Albanian supported by a Turkish squadron.

July Aegean Sea. Several running skirmishes between the Greek and Turkish squadrons.

14 Aug Off Samos. Inconclusive skirmish between Greek and Turkish Squadrons.

17 Aug. Off Samos. Greek Brigs (10) vs Turkish Squadron (3 Frigates

9 or 21 Aug, Karpenisi. Suilots (450) under Botzares (KIA) launce a night attack against Mustai's vanguard (4000) camp. Only a slight delay is the result.

27 Aug, Near Thebes. A Turkish cavalry (500) probe is blounted by the Greeks (500).

Sept Anatoliko. Mustai's force (11,000) conduct an ill-coordinated assault which is repulsed by the 600 defender + 6 guns. A short siege is established but raised during the winter.

5 Sept Off Kos. Greek fleet (70-80 Brigs) delay the Egyptian fleet (SoL 74 gun + 20 Frigates + 25 Corvettes + 40 brigs + 300 transports)

10 Sept Off Budrun. Greek fleet harasses the Egyptian Armada.

9 Oct, Skiathos. Turkish Naval Landing (2000 + 13 ships) is repulsed by the Greeks (400)

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