1. Bronze Cannon and the End of the Byzantine Empire
According to Gabor Agoston author of the book "Guns for the Sultan", the efficient use of resources and military tactics used by the Ottomans, made them have the best European army in during the transition of Constantinople into Ottoman possession. ... By April 1453, Mehmed and his 80,000 troops had arrived at the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and had set themselves up along the entire length of the four mile long walls. ... After the extensive preparations for this attack were completed, on April 12, 1453 the Ottoman army attacked the walls of Constantinople with the world&...
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