List of wars involving Moldova

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This is a list of conflicts involving Moldova.

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Medieval wars of Moldavia (1359–1512)

Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldavia during the medieval period.

List of Medieval Wars involving Moldavia
YearConflict/BattleCombatant 1Combatant 2Result
1359 Founding of Moldavia Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Coat of arms of the early kings of Hungary (15th century).svg Kingdom of Hungary Victory: Moldavia establishes itself as an independent principality.
1387 Incorporation into Poland Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland Treaty: Moldavia becomes a vassal of Poland.
1399 Battle of the Vorskla River Coat of arms of Lithuania.svg Grand Duchy of Lithuania, POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland, Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia,Coat of arms of the Kievan Principality (10th-13th century; variant).svg Principality of Kiev, Coat of arms of the Teutonic Order.svg Teutonic Order Golden Horde flag 1339.svg Golden Horde support by:Banner of Dmitry Donskoy.svg Principality of Moscow [1] 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 Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland, Coat of arms of Lithuania.svg Grand Duchy of Lithuania Flag of the State of the Teutonic Order.svg 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 Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Ottoman failure to capture Khillia and White fortresses
1462 Battle of Chilia Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia and Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Loss leads to increased Ottoman influence.
1467 Battle of Baia Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Coat of arms of the early kings of Hungary (15th century).svg Kingdom of Hungary Victory: This victory allowed Moldavia to recapture territories and affirm its independence against Hungary.
1470 Battle of Lipnic Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Golden Horde flag 1339.svg Golden Horde Victory: Decisive victory by Stephen the Great, leading to significant Tatar losses and strengthened Moldavian borders.
1473 Siege of Dâmbovița Fortress Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia Victory: Wallachian voivode ran away from the fortress, leaving his flags, treasury, and family
1475 Battle of Vaslui Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Coat of arms of the early kings of Hungary (15th century).svg Kingdom of Hungary, POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Decisive defeat of the Ottomans, maintaining independence.
1476 Battle of Valea Albă Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Coat of arms of the early kings of Hungary (15th century).svg Kingdom of Hungary, Coat of arms of Lithuania.svg Grand Duchy of Lithuania Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Despite heavy Ottoman losses, Moldavia was forced to retreat.
1476 Siege of Neamț Citadel Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: The Moldavian garrison successfully repelled the siege, forcing the Ottomans to withdraw.
1485 Battle of Cătlăbuga Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Further assertion of Moldavian sovereignty.
1487 Battle of Valea Albă Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Moldavia loses to the Ottomans, eventually becoming a tributary state.
1497 Battle of the Cosmin Forest Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg 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 Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia POL Przemysl II 1295 COA.svg Kingdom of Poland Defeat: Obertyn in Pokutia, Ukraine.
1600 Battle of Mirăslău Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia, Flag of Transylvania before 1918.svg Transylvania Coat of arms of the early kings of Hungary (15th century).svg Kingdom of Hungary Defeat: Loss that challenges the unity of Moldavia and Wallachia and Transylvania.

Ottoman Period (1512–1812)

Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldavia during the Ottoman period.

List of Wars involving Moldavia during the Ottoman period
YearConflict/BattleCombatant 1Combatant 2Result
1538 Conquest of Moldavia by the Ottoman Empire Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Moldavia officially becomes a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire.
1572 Battle of Fântâna Albă Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Another defeat leading to increased Ottoman dominance.
1574 Battle of Jiliște Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia,Flag of the Cossack Hetmanat.svg  Cossack Hetmanate Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire, Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia Victory: Moldova and the Cossacks win.
1595 Battle of Cecora (1595) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Choragiew krolewska krola Zygmunta III Wazy.svg Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Peace and the withdrawal of the Turks from Moldavia
1595 Battle of Giurgiu Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Principality of Wallachia, Coat of arms of Transylvania.svg Principality of Transylvania Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Decisive victory for Moldavia, Wallachia, and allies, significantly weakening Ottoman control.
1595 Battle of Suceava Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Choragiew krolewska krola Zygmunta III Wazy.svg Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire, Coat of arms of Transylvania.svg 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) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Choragiew krolewska krola Zygmunta III Wazy.svg Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: A setback for Moldavia's alliances with Poland.
1653 Battle of Finta Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Flag of the Cossack Hetmanat.svg  Cossack Hetmanate Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg Wallachia, Choragiew krolewska krola Zygmunta III Wazy.svg Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Defeat: Losses affecting Moldavia's territorial integrity.
1683 Battle of Vienna (participation) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia (Allies) Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Neutral: Allied forces repel the Ottomans in Europe.
1683 Battle of Chițcani (1683) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Choragiew krolewska krola Zygmunta III Wazy.svg Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Flag of the Cossack Hetmanat.svg  Cossack Hetmanate Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire, Flag of the Crimean Tatar people.svg 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 Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Flag of the Cossack Hetmanat.svg  Cossack Hetmanate, Flag of Oryol ship (variant).svg Tsardom of Russia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Defeat: Results in Moldavia's temporary loss of autonomy.
1739 Battle of Stavchany Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg Russian Empire Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Restores some autonomy for Moldavia.
1769 Battle of Cahul Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg Russian Empire Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Significant victory aiding Moldavia's standing against the Ottomans.
1775 Occupation of Bukovina Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Habsburg Monarchy Defeat: Bukovina is ceded to the Habsburg Monarchy.
1788 Siege of Khotyn (1788) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia, Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg Russian Empire Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Victory: Strengthens Moldavia's position in negotiations with the Ottomans.
1792 Treaty of Jassy Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire Treaty: Defines new borders with Russia; Moldavia remains under Ottoman control.
1812 Treaty of Bucharest (1812) Coat of arms of Moldavia.svg Principality of Moldavia Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg Russian Empire Defeat: Eastern Moldavia (Bessarabia) ceded to the Russian Empire.

Modern wars of Moldova (1918–present)

Below is a list of significant military conflicts involving Moldova during the modern period.

List of Modern Wars involving Moldova
YearConflict/BattleCombatant 1Combatant 2Result
1924 Tatarbunary Uprising Flag of Romania.svg Kingdom of Romania Flag of Transnistria.svg Moldavian ASSRVictory: Uprising leads to increased Moldavian autonomy.
1992 Transnistria War Flag of Moldova.svg Republic of Moldova Flag of Transnistria.svg Transnistria (supported by Flag of Russia.svg Russia)Defeat: Transnistria gains de facto independence.
2003–2008 Iraq War Flag of the United States.svg United States, Emblem of the Multi-National Force - Iraq.svg Multi-National Force – Iraq (including Moldova) Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq Victory: Participation enhances Moldova's international relations.

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