Battle of Khotyn

war in South-Eastern Europe (1672–1676)

The Commonwealth during a period of political factionalism and renewed military pressure from the Ottoman Empire and Crimean Khanate.

Grand Hetman of the Crown and commander of the Commonwealth forces victorious at Khotyn in 1673; he became king later that year.

Strategic fortress in Podolia, besieged and captured by Ottoman forces in 1672.

cidade na Ucrânia

Southeastern region of the Commonwealth and the principal theater of the 1672 Ottoman campaign.

Political center of the Commonwealth during the succession and mobilization period preceding the Ottoman invasion.