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Constantinople, The Seige of
Battle Name : Constantinople, The Seige of
Date(s) : 05 April 1453 - 29 May 1453
Part of : Islamic Expansion ,
Outcome : A victory for Turkish Muslim armies over Christian defenders of Constantinople
Type of battle : Land, Sea, Seige
Summary
A landmark seige which marked the end of the East Roman Empire, the entrance into eastern Europe of Islam, and the first decisive use of gunpowder-based seige artillery in the west.
Location
The city of Constantinople, modern day Istanbul, Turkey (Turkey)
Casualty figures
Turkish Muslim armies
- Number engaged :
- 150,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Christian defenders of Constantinople
- Number engaged :
- 7,900
- Casualties :
- n/a
