Battle of Zlatica (1443 AD)

Battle of Zlatica (Kingdom of Croatia & 23px Kingdom of Poland & 23px Serbian Despotate & 23px|Coat of Arms of Amadeus VIII as Antipope Felix V Papal States vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1443 AD during Crusade of Varna.

Battle facts

• Year: 1443 AD
• Date: 1443-12-21
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Crusade of Varna
• Side A: Kingdom of Croatia, 23px Kingdom of Poland, 23px Serbian Despotate, 23px|Coat of Arms of Amadeus VIII as Antipope Felix V Papal States
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Władysław III, John Hunyadi, Đurađ Branković, Julian Cesarini
• Commanders (B): Murad II, Kasım Pasha, Turahan Bey
• Casualties: approx. Heavy casualties during the battle and the subsequent retreatUnknown
• Outcome: Ottoman victory
• Coordinates: 42.713°, 24.139°

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