Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign (1443–1444)

Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign was a military campaign during the years of 1443-1444 commanded by Albanian "hero" Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, who upon his desertion of the Ottoman army, sought out to liberate the Albanian lands under Ottoman rule. The campaign would culminate in the capture of several crucial cities and fortresses, as well as the formation of the League of Lezhë.

According to some historians, during the campaign, Skanderbeg would impale several Ottoman officials that did not agree to be baptized.

During the campaign there would also be political correspondence between Skanderbeg and Vladislav II of Wallachia, which historian Marin Barleti wrongfully assigned to the year 1443 instead of 1444.