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Fall of Constantinople

1453 • Thrakien Belagerung

Historical Overview

The final siege of the Byzantine capital by Mehmed II using giant cannons.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Total Ottoman victory; end of the Byzantine Empire.

Ottoman Empire

  • Commander: Mehmed II. (Der Eroberer)
  • Strength: ca. 80.000 - 100.000
  • Casualties: Hoch

Byzantine Empire

  • Commander: Konstantin XI. †
  • Strength: ca. 7.000 - 9.000
  • Casualties: Nahezu 100%

Strategic Context

Eliminating the last Christian enclave in the heart of the Ottoman Empire.

Conflict / War

Byzantine-Ottoman Wars

Decisive Ottoman victory.

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