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Cretan War of 1645-1669

Cretan War of 1645-1669
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The Cretan War, also known as the War of Candia or the fifth Ottoman–Venetian war, was a conflict between the Republic of Venice and her allies against the Ottoman Empire and the Barbary States largely fought over the island of Crete, Venice's largest and richest overseas possession.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. English Civil War1642 – September 3, 1651
  2. Battle of RocroiMay 19, 1643
  3. Torstenson War1643–1645
  4. Battle of Marston MoorJuly 2, 1644
  5. Battle of NasebyJune 14, 1645
  6. Cretan War of 1645-1669 (this page)June 23, 1645 – 1669

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