Episode 3 of 3
Burning of Moscow
- When
- 24 May 1571
- Where
- Moscow
- Part of
- Fire of Moscow
On 24 May 1571, Crimean forces burned Moscow in retaliation for prior Muscovite attacks on Crimea.
The Fire of Moscow occurred on 24 May 1571. After defeating the Russian army, Crimean forces besieged and burned the town. This action was taken because Muscovy had previously violated oaths by attacking Crimean lands in 1556 and 1558.
Sources
- Fire of Moscow (1571) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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