Battle of the Trench (1821) 1821
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 August 1821 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1821 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Greek War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.5660, 22.4600 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Trench (Greek: Μάχη της Γράνας) was fought near Tripolitsa in Arcadia in August 1821 between the Greek revolutionary forces led by Theodoros Kolokotronis and the Ottoman garrison of Tripolitsa during the first year of the Greek War of Independence. The battle ended with the complete victory of the Greeks.
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