Battle of Modrič
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The Battle of Modrič was an important battle between Skanderbeg's forces and a joint force of Hamza Kastrioti and Tahip Pasha. Skanderbeg gathered 14,000 men[1] and marched against Tahip Pasha's army. Skanderbeg planned to first defeat Hamza and then to move around Tahip and encircle him.[2] Hamza had 10,000[3]-12,000[4][5] men under his personal command and was camped near the new fortress of Modrič. Skanderbeg did not give Hamza much time to prepare and, on 21 July, he assaulted immediately. The fierce attack made short work of the Ottoman force, resulting in them fleeing.[6][7] Much of the force fell on the field and the parts that ran away were pursued.
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14,000 | 10,000-12,000 |
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