List of wars involving Moldova
This is a list of conflicts involving Moldova .
Victory of Moldova (and allies) Defeat of Moldova (and allies) Another result*e.g. result unknown or indecisive/inconclusive, result of internal conflict inside Moldova, status quo ante bellum
Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldavia during the medieval period.
List of Medieval Wars involving Moldavia
Year
Conflict/Battle
Combatant 1
Combatant 2
Result
1359
Founding of Moldavia Principality of Moldavia Kingdom of Hungary Victory: Moldavia establishes itself as an independent principality.
1387
Incorporation into Poland Principality of Moldavia Kingdom of Poland Treaty: Moldavia becomes a vassal of Poland.
1399
Battle of the Vorskla River Grand Duchy of Lithuania , Kingdom of Poland , Principality of Moldavia , Wallachia ,Principality of Kiev ,Teutonic Order Golden Horde support by:Principality of Moscow Defeat: The Lithuanian forces suffered a significant defeat against the Golden Horde, marking a setback for their influence in the region.
1410
Siege of Marienburg Principality of Moldavia , Kingdom of Poland , Grand Duchy of Lithuania State of the Teutonic Order Defeat: Despite efforts, Moldavian and allied forces were unable to capture Marienburg, maintaining the Teutonic Order's control.
1420
Siege of Khillia and White Fortresses Principality of Moldavia , Kingdom of Poland Ottoman Empire Victory: Ottoman failure to capture Khillia and White fortresses
1462
Battle of Chilia Principality of Moldavia Wallachia and Ottoman Empire Defeat: Loss leads to increased Ottoman influence.
1467
Battle of Baia Principality of Moldavia Kingdom of Hungary Victory: This victory allowed Moldavia to recapture territories and affirm its independence against Hungary.
1470
Battle of Lipnic Principality of Moldavia Golden Horde Victory: Decisive victory by Stephen the Great, leading to significant Tatar losses and strengthened Moldavian borders.
1473
Siege of Dâmbovița Fortress Principality of Moldavia Wallachia Victory: Wallachian voivode ran away from the fortress, leaving his flags, treasury, and family
1475
Battle of Vaslui Principality of Moldavia , Kingdom of Hungary , Kingdom of Poland Ottoman Empire Victory: Decisive defeat of the Ottomans, maintaining independence.
1476
Battle of Valea Albă Principality of Moldavia , Kingdom of Hungary ,Grand Duchy of Lithuania Ottoman Empire Defeat: Despite heavy Ottoman losses, Moldavia was forced to retreat.
1476
Siege of Neamț Citadel Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Victory: The Moldavian garrison successfully repelled the siege, forcing the Ottomans to withdraw.
1485
Battle of Cătlăbuga Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Victory: Further assertion of Moldavian sovereignty.
1487
Battle of Valea Albă Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Defeat: Moldavia loses to the Ottomans, eventually becoming a tributary state.
1497
Battle of the Cosmin Forest Principality of Moldavia Kingdom of Poland Victory: saw Moldavia, under Stephen the Great, defeat Polish forces led by King John I Albert. Moldavia's strategic ambush forced Poland to abandon its claim, preserving Moldavia’s independence
1531
Battle of Obertyn Principality of Moldavia Kingdom of Poland Defeat: Obertyn in Pokutia, Ukraine.
1600
Battle of Mirăslău Principality of Moldavia , Wallachia , Transylvania Kingdom of Hungary Defeat: Loss that challenges the unity of Moldavia and Wallachia and Transylvania.
Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldavia during the Ottoman period.
List of Wars involving Moldavia during the Ottoman period
Year
Conflict/Battle
Combatant 1
Combatant 2
Result
1538
Conquest of Moldavia by the Ottoman Empire Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Defeat: Moldavia officially becomes a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire.
1572
Battle of Fântâna Albă Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Defeat: Another defeat leading to increased Ottoman dominance.
1574
Battle of Jiliște Principality of Moldavia ,Cossack Hetmanate Ottoman Empire ,Wallachia Victory: Moldova and the Cossacks win.
1595
Battle of Cecora (1595) Principality of Moldavia , Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Ottoman Empire Victory: Peace and the withdrawal of the Turks from Moldavia
1595
Battle of Giurgiu Principality of Moldavia , Principality of Wallachia , Principality of Transylvania Ottoman Empire Victory: Decisive victory for Moldavia, Wallachia, and allies, significantly weakening Ottoman control.
1595
Battle of Suceava Principality of Moldavia ,Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Ottoman Empire ,Principality of Transylvania Victory: Moldova and Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of Jan Potocki defeated the Transylvanian forces commanded by Ştefan Răzvan.
1620
Battle of Cecora (1620) Principality of Moldavia , Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Ottoman Empire Defeat: A setback for Moldavia's alliances with Poland.
1653
Battle of Finta Principality of Moldavia , Cossack Hetmanate Wallachia , Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Defeat: Losses affecting Moldavia's territorial integrity.
1683
Battle of Vienna (participation)Principality of Moldavia (Allies)Ottoman Empire Neutral: Allied forces repel the Ottomans in Europe.
1683
Battle of Chițcani (1683) Principality of Moldavia , Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth , Cossack Hetmanate Ottoman Empire , Budjak Horde Victory: This battle helped to reinforce Moldavia's position and assert its autonomy within the region during the Ottoman period.
1711
Pruth River Campaign Principality of Moldavia , Cossack Hetmanate , Tsardom of Russia Ottoman Empire Defeat: Results in Moldavia's temporary loss of autonomy.
1739
Battle of Stavchany Principality of Moldavia , Russian Empire Ottoman Empire Victory: Restores some autonomy for Moldavia.
1769
Battle of Cahul Principality of Moldavia , Russian Empire Ottoman Empire Victory: Significant victory aiding Moldavia's standing against the Ottomans.
1775
Occupation of Bukovina Principality of Moldavia Habsburg Monarchy Defeat: Bukovina is ceded to the Habsburg Monarchy.
1788
Siege of Khotyn (1788) Principality of Moldavia , Russian Empire Ottoman Empire Victory: Strengthens Moldavia's position in negotiations with the Ottomans.
1792
Treaty of Jassy Principality of Moldavia Ottoman Empire Treaty: Defines new borders with Russia; Moldavia remains under Ottoman control.
1812
Treaty of Bucharest (1812) Principality of Moldavia Russian Empire Defeat: Eastern Moldavia (Bessarabia) ceded to the Russian Empire.
Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldova during the modern period.
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