Battle of Baia
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The Battle of Baia, which took place on the 15 December 1467, was an important battle in the history of mediæval Romania. The battle was between the Moldavian voievode Stefan cel Mare and the Hungarian king Mathias Corvinus.
The cause of the battle was the taking of the Hungarian fortress Chilia by Moldavian forces. Thus, Mathiass Corvinus launched an military expedition against Moldavia. The main Hungarian army, unaware of a trap, entered Moldavia and headed for the city of Baia. The Moldavians set fire to the city on the night of 15 December, and then charged the main Hungarian army.
The Hungarian side suffered extensive casualties. Mathiass Corvinus himself was wounded by three arrows. At the begining of the battle the Hungarian army was estimated to have numbered about 30,000, the Moldavians about 40,000.
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