This title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. Mehmet "the Conqueror" led an army of 80,000 men with a massive siege train against the city. Defending the city were a mere 10,000 men under the Emperor Constantine XI. The Turkish artillery battered the ancient city walls mercilessly, leveling a large section. A gallant defense held off the massive Turkish assault for several hours. Refusing appeals to flee, Constantine returned to the breaches and fought until overwhelmed and killed. The death of this last Emperor of the Byzantines brought an end to a once glorious empire.
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