Rus'–Byzantine War (941)
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The Rus'–Byzantine War of 941 took place during the reign of Igor of Kiev.[n 2] The first naval attack was driven off and followed by another, successful offensive in 944.[6] The outcome was the Rus'–Byzantine Treaty of 945.[7]
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Siege of Constantinople by the Rus | |||||||
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Part of Rus'-Byzantine Wars | |||||||
Greeks using their lethal fire, from the Madrid Skylitzes manuscript. | |||||||
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Byzantine Empire | Rus' | ||||||
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Theophanes Bardas Phokas John Kourkouas | Igor I of Kiev | ||||||
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15 ships (initially)[citation needed] | 1,000 ships, c. 40,000 men[n 1] |
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