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Breakout Attempt
- When
- 10 April 1826
- Where
- Missolonghi
Starving defenders attempted to lead civilians to safety while others defended the town, leading to the fall of Missolonghi.
On April 10, 1826, the besieged Greeks decided that men of fighting age would burst out of the gates to lead women and children to safety, while the rest remained to defend the town to the death. This decision was made after all food supplies ran out and there was no hope of relief.
Sources
- Third siege of Missolonghi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Missolonghi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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