On This Day Nov 26, 1476, Vlad III Dracula embarked on a military campaign against Basarab Laiota, who had seized control of Wallachia. Supported by Stephen the Great of Moldavia and Stephen V Bathory of Transylvania, Vlad III successfully reclaimed the throne for a brief period. However, his reign faced swift challenges from the Ottoman Empire.
The pivotal Battle of Valea Albă unfolded in the same year, resulting in Vlad III’s defeat. Subsequently, he was captured and imprisoned by the Ottomans. This marked a significant chapter in the tumultuous life of Vlad III Dracula, known for his fierce resistance against external threats and his notorious reputation for cruelty, which earned him the epithet “Vlad the Impaler.” The events of 1476 contributed to the complex historical legacy of this enigmatic ruler.
