"unknown" . "Capture of the city by the Greeks, creation of theDirectorate of Achaea, failure to capture the fortress" . . . . "1,500 irregulars" . . . . . . . "The Siege of Patras was one of the first events of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830). After the outbreak of the revolution, the Greeks of Patras tried to capture the main fortress of the city. After a long period and several sieges, finally the Ottomans restored the order and Patras remained under Ottoman control almost until the end of the war."@en . "border|22pxGreek Revolutionary Army" . "Siege of Patras"@en . .