In 1821, Greek rebels won their first major battle against the Ottoman Empire
Greek revolutionaries secured their first major victory against the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Valtetsi, a turning point that proved the rebellion could survive against a global superpower.
In May 1821, Greek insurgents faced a daunting Ottoman army at the village of Valtetsi. Led by Theodoros Kolokotronis, the Greeks utilized the rugged terrain to repel four separate Turkish assaults over nearly 24 hours.
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