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Campaign Launch

When
1 September 1462
Where
Island of Lesbos
Part of
The Ottoman conquest of Lesbos, 1462

Mehmed II began the campaign against Lesbos in August 1462, with Ottoman forces landing on the island on 1 September.

The Sultan initiated the military operation in August 1462. The Ottoman army landed on the island of Lesbos on 1 September, marking the start of the direct assault on the Gattilusio holdings.

Sources

  1. Ottoman conquest of Lesbos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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