Battle of Paphos (1974)

Battle of Paphos (Order of Saint John vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1974 during Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

Battle facts

Year: 1974
Date: 1974-07-21
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Side A: Order of Saint John
Side B: Ottoman Empire
Commanders (A): Fressinet
Commanders (B): Damat Halil Pasha, Murat Reis the Elder
Casualties: Heavy losses, 3 or 6 ships captured (Order of Saint John), Heavy, no loss of ships (Ottoman Empire)
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 34.750°, 32.383°