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Chios expedition (1599)
Tuscan campaign in Chios, late 16th century / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1599, the Florentines launched an expedition against the Ottoman-held island of Chios. The expedition ended in disaster for the Florentine forces.
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Chios expedition (1599) | |||||||
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Part of Ottoman–Habsburg wars | |||||||
![]() Ottoman drawing of Chios island | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
2,000 men 5 ships | 10,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
400 killed | 2 Galleys lost |
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