Cretan expedition (828)

Cretan expedition (828)
Part of the Arab–Byzantine Wars

The rout of the Cretans by the Byzantines
DateAutumn 828
Location
Result Cretan victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Emirate of Crete
Commanders and leaders
Craterus  Unknown
Strength
70 ships Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The Cretan expedition occurred in Autumn 828, where the Byzantine army invaded the island of Crete which was held by the Arabs. The expedition ended in fiasco for the Byzantine army.