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The legendary '''Battle of Deciq''' marked the begining of the turning point for Albanian liberty. It was in this battle when the Albanian flag was first risin after 442 years of Ottoman occupation. The last time before it was risin again was in 1469, when the Castle of Shkodra had fallen to the Turks.

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Battle of Deciq
Part of Albanian Independence Movement
File:Deciqi.jpg
Depiction of the Battle of Deciq
DateApril 6, 1911
Location
Result Albanian victory
Belligerents
Albanian Highlanders  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ded Gjo Luli Dedvukaj Shefqet Turgut Pasha

The legendary Battle of Deciq marked the begining of the turning point for Albanian liberty. It was in this battle when the Albanian flag was first risin after 442 years of Ottoman occupation. The last time before it was risin again was in 1469, when the Castle of Shkodra had fallen to the Turks.