Episode 3 of 3
Surrender and Withdrawal
- When
- 22 August 1543
- Where
- Nice
- Part of
- Siege of Nice
The city surrendered on 22 August, but the besiegers retired before taking the citadel due to the arrival of an Imperial-Savoyard relief fleet under Andrea Doria.
The city surrendered on 22 August following stiff resistance. Despite conquering sections of the city, the Franco-Ottoman army ultimately retired before taking the citadel. This withdrawal occurred due to the arrival of a relief fleet under Andrea Doria, who had previously repulsed an earlier surprise attack.
Sources
- Siege of Nice Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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