26 May 1854
Capture of Piraeus
Anglo-French forces occupy Piraeus to prevent the Greek fleet from aiding Russia.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Piraeus in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Anglo-French forces occupy Piraeus to prevent the Greek fleet from aiding Russia.
Commands the British expeditionary force cooperating with the French army in the eastern theatre.
Anglo-French forces occupy Piraeus to prevent the Greek Fleet from assisting Russia.
Supports occupying Piraeus to prevent Greek aid to Russia.
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