Vol 5 Ep 2 - BATTLE - The Siege of Belgrade ( 1456 )
About this episode
This episode covers the Siege of Belgrade in 1456, a pivotal event that halted the Ottoman Empire's advance into Central Europe.
1456 - Three years after the fall of Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire seemed unstoppable. Sultan Mehmed II turned his attention towards the great fortress of Belgrade, the gateway to Central Europe. Against overwhelming odds, defenders led by John Hunyadi prepared for a desperate struggle. This is the story of a siege that halted an empire’s advance and changed the course of European history.
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