Sultan Mehmed II, ruler of the Ottoman Turks came into Constantinople, deciding it was theirs to take (Charles 122). The epic battle lasted from 6 April 1453 to May 29th of 1453 when 10,000 men attempted to defend a staggering estimated 100,000 to 150,00 on the Turks side. The fall of Constantinople was a major turning point in history because of the changes that happened as a result. The Ottomans great and Byzantine’s poor ruling lead to the fall of Constantinople. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, an outstanding army, as well as a great location for trading. Such as, in 1200, its geographical location, Constantinople at the time had outstanding effects over Asia and Europe that no other city had.
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And it was the Ottomans geographical location that set them up with an advantage “compared with other Islamic tribes in Anatolia, the Ottomans started with a geographical advantage by being located near Constantinople from the start” (Charles, 146). “And they conquered several villages in the vicinity of the city early on” (Charles, 145). It was about 1323-1324 when he had captured most of northwest Anatolia “for his heirs” (Charles, 145). Which in turn meant, the Ottomans had certain advantages going in on their attacks. In order for an empire to expand and make a statement, before settling on a siege, the empire should evaluate his chances. And in this case the Ottoman Empire was set up for success. Furthermore, when Orhan’s son took over, one of his first “successes” was to take over the city of Iznik, after much persistence of this siege, the Ottomans were clearly a tough force with their “manpower and tenacity” (Charles 147). This is significant because the Ottomans had something that the Byzantines did not have. Also, this clearly shows a great trend in leadership by the Ottomans, none of it sounds indecisive like John …show more content…
In 1451 Mehmed confirmed multiple treaties would contribute to the process of taking over Constantinople (Charles 395). These treaties include Brankovic, one with Huyadi that was three-years, and one with Venice that his father was a part of in 1446 (Charles 395). Mehmed’s leadership seems to be advantageous as he is not messing around by confirming three treaties, and staying consistent with his father’s treaty. Consistency can be a key factor in leadership and history for success. At any point in history when a city like Constantinople declines shows that something greater in history is impacting. Constantinople was protected with fortified walls from land to sea (Charles 400). But Ottoman Empire had several hundred ships advancing from Bosporus (Charles 402). Along with major differences siding the Ottoman Empire in army size with Ottoman Empire having around 300,000 men and Constantinople about ten thousand (Pears 545). A cannon, engineered by a German called Urban was sent to the Ottoman Empire. This cannon was “capable of shooting a ball some 1,300 pounds a distance of over a mile” (Charles 403). Mehmed decided in early April to be his cannon firing, which was pointed at the western part of the city (Charles 404). Constantinople knew they had to counter, so they placed a big boom across from the Golden Horn, which would prevent the
And it was the Ottomans geographical location that set them up with an advantage “compared with other Islamic tribes in Anatolia, the Ottomans started with a geographical advantage by being located near Constantinople from the start” (Charles, 146). “And they conquered several villages in the vicinity of the city early on” (Charles, 145). It was about 1323-1324 when he had captured most of northwest Anatolia “for his heirs” (Charles, 145). Which in turn meant, the Ottomans had certain advantages going in on their attacks. In order for an empire to expand and make a statement, before settling on a siege, the empire should evaluate his chances. And in this case the Ottoman Empire was set up for success. Furthermore, when Orhan’s son took over, one of his first “successes” was to take over the city of Iznik, after much persistence of this siege, the Ottomans were clearly a tough force with their “manpower and tenacity” (Charles 147). This is significant because the Ottomans had something that the Byzantines did not have. Also, this clearly shows a great trend in leadership by the Ottomans, none of it sounds indecisive like John …show more content…
In 1451 Mehmed confirmed multiple treaties would contribute to the process of taking over Constantinople (Charles 395). These treaties include Brankovic, one with Huyadi that was three-years, and one with Venice that his father was a part of in 1446 (Charles 395). Mehmed’s leadership seems to be advantageous as he is not messing around by confirming three treaties, and staying consistent with his father’s treaty. Consistency can be a key factor in leadership and history for success. At any point in history when a city like Constantinople declines shows that something greater in history is impacting. Constantinople was protected with fortified walls from land to sea (Charles 400). But Ottoman Empire had several hundred ships advancing from Bosporus (Charles 402). Along with major differences siding the Ottoman Empire in army size with Ottoman Empire having around 300,000 men and Constantinople about ten thousand (Pears 545). A cannon, engineered by a German called Urban was sent to the Ottoman Empire. This cannon was “capable of shooting a ball some 1,300 pounds a distance of over a mile” (Charles 403). Mehmed decided in early April to be his cannon firing, which was pointed at the western part of the city (Charles 404). Constantinople knew they had to counter, so they placed a big boom across from the Golden Horn, which would prevent the