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Siege of Chania (1645)
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The Siege of Chania happened during the initial stages of Cretan War (1645–1669). The Ottomans besieged the Venetian-held city of Chania, and after 56 days of siege, the Ottomans captured the city.
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Siege of Chania (1645) | |||||||
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Part of the Cretan War (Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War) | |||||||
![]() Siege of Chania in 1645 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Silahdar Yusuf Pasha | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
50,000 men
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
Unknown 12 ships captured |
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