History's Greatest Battles
The battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we embark on a journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of history have been decided on the battlefield. This program delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Battle of Vienna, 1529, The Death Knell of the Islamic Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman defeat at Vienna marked the zenith of their European ambitions, the point where their imperial tide reached its furthest limit. From that moment, the empire’s grip on power began a slow, irreversible decline, foreshadowing centuries of retreat and decay.
Vienna. 27th September - 14th October, 1529.
Austrian Forces: 16,000 soldiers and 72 cannon.
Ottoman Forces: ~ 250,000 soldiers.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Clot, Andrei. Suleiman the Magnificent: The Man, His Life, His Epoch.
- Pratt, Fletcher. The Battles That Changed History.
- McCarthy, Justin. The Ottoman Turks.