Episode 3 of 7
French Garrisons Driven from the Outer Islands
- When
- October 1798
- Where
- Ionian Islands
- Part of
- Siege of Corfu
In October 1798 French garrisons were expelled from Cythera, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, and Lefkada, isolating Corfu.
In October 1798 the French garrisons were driven from Cythera, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, and Lefkada. The Division du Levant under General Louis Chabot had been dispersed as garrisons among the islands and mainland exclaves, leaving only about 1,500 men for the defence of Corfu itself.
Sources
- Siege of Corfu (1798–1799) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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