Siege of Chania (1660) | |||||||
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Part of the Cretan War (Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War) | |||||||
Map of Chania, Ottoman drawing | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ottoman Empire |
Republic of Venice France Knights of Malta Papal States Duchy of Tuscany | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown |
Francesco Morosini Almerigo d'Este Chevalier Paul Fabrizio Ruffo | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown Reinforcements: 4,200 men |
8,000 men 35 galleys 6 galleasses 35 ships 30 small crafts | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Heavy | Heavy |
The Siege of Chania in 1660 was an attempt by the Christian forces to recapture the city from the Ottoman hold. The Ottoman managed to thwart the Christian attempt to capture the city.