Battle of Peta

The Battle of Peta or Battle of Petta was fought between the Greeks (with Philhellenes) led by Alexandros Mavrokordatos with Markos Botsaris and the Ottomans led by Omer Vrioni on July 16, 1822 (July 4 Julian calendar). The conflict occurred on a hillside near the village of Peta in Epirus.

Background
After the Souliotes defeated the forces of Khourshid Pasha in May and June 1822, they joined Prince Alexander Mavrocordatos who landed at Missolonghi with a contingent of Greek regulars. At the same time, however, Khourshid Pasha surrendered command of the Ottoman forces in Epirus to Omer Vrioni.

Battle
The Greek forces were encamped at Peta in Arta when a force of 7000-8000 Ottoman troops attacked their positions. During the conflict, the Greeks and Philhellenes were betrayed by Gogos Bakolas, an old klepht and captain of the armatoloi. This treachery resulted in their overall defeat.

Aftermath
At the end of the conflict, the entire Philhellenes' Battalion suffered massive casualties. Despite Botsaris's brave efforts, he was forced to flee to Mesolonghi with Prince Mavrocordatos.