Event Russian and Turkish expedition in the Ionian Islands

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A joint Russian and Turkish expeditionary force occupied the French-held Ionian Islands.

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  • October 1798: A joint Russian and Turkish expeditionary force, which included ten Russian ships of the line, numerous smaller Russian vessels and approximately 30 assorted Turkish ships, rapidly invaded and seized the islands of Paxi, Santa Maura, Theaki, Cephalonia, Zante and Cerigo, capturing 1,500 French prisoners by 10 October.