Battle of Vienna

1683 • Wien Entsatzschlacht

Historical Overview

The decisive relief battle that ended the second siege of Vienna and destroyed the Ottoman army.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Victory for the Holy League.

Holy League

Commander: Jan III. Sobieski
Strength: ca. 80.000
Casualties: ca. 4.500

Ottoman Empire

Commander: Kara Mustafa Pascha †
Strength: ca. 150.000
Casualties: ca. 20.000

Strategic Context

Defending the Habsburg heartland against Ottoman expansion.

Conflict / War

Great Turkish War

Decisive Victory for the Holy League.

Historical Locations

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