Siege of Calvi (1420 AD)

Siege of Calvi (Corsica vs France) took place in 1420 AD during Mediterranean campaign of Alfonso V of Aragon.

Battle facts

• Year: 1420 AD
• Date: 1420-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Mediterranean campaign of Alfonso V of Aragon
• Side A: Corsica
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Samuel Hood, Horatio Nelson, Charles Stuart, John Moore, Pasquale Paoli
• Commanders (B): Raphaël Casabianca
• Casualties: approx. 38 killed 50 wounded 1,000 sick700 killed or wounded 2 frigates captured 2 brigs captured 1 gunboat captured
• Outcome: Anglo-Corsican victory
• Coordinates: 42.569°, 8.757°

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