The siege of Chandax in 960-961 was the centerpiece of the Byzantine Empire's campaign to recover the island of Crete which since the 820s had been ruled...

rulers of the land but inhabitants of crags and caves, descended from the mountains under their leader Karamountes during the siege of Chandax by Nikephoros...

soldiers and sailors in total. After a difficult campaign and nine-month Siege of Chandax, Nikephoros successfully re-established Byzantine control over the...

Pavia (956) Siege of Amida (960) – Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Namur (960) Siege of Chièvrement (960) Siege of Troyes (960) Siege of Chandax (960–961)...

upon disembarking near Almyros. He soon began a nine-month siege of the fortress town of Chandax, where his forces suffered through the winter due to supply...

The following is a list of the casualties count in battles or offensives in world history. The list includes both sieges (not technically battles but usually...

and begins a siege at the capital of Chandax. He decides to blockade the city for the winter, while his engineers begin to construct siege engines. Emir...

al-ḫandaq (ربض الخندق, "Castle of the Moat", hellenized as Χάνδαξ, Chandax). It became the capital of the Emirate of Crete (c. 827–961). The Saracens...

960s decade ran from January 1, 960, to December 31, 969. Summer – Siege of Chandax: A Byzantine fleet with an expeditionary force (comprising about 50...

calendar) of the Julian calendar. March 6 – Siege of Chandax: Byzantine forces under Nikephoros II Phokas capture and pillage Chandax after an 8-month siege. Nikephoros...