scaling the walls with ladders
The Ottoman Empire was responsible for capturing Constantinople and effectively ending the Byzantine Empire in 1453. Led by Sultan Mehmed II, the Ottomans successfully besieged the city, utilizing advanced military tactics and artillery. This conquest marked a significant turning point in history, solidifying Ottoman control over the region and transforming Constantinople into Istanbul, the new capital of the empire.
of his exceptionally brilliant military mind.
A political is won thru capturing the mind. A military victory is winning with force or death, capturing terra firma and resources
Answer this question… Japanese military leaders believed capturing territory could improve Japan's economy.
Especially... military.
Constantinople,Byzantium, New Rome or all as we know Istanbul.. but if its about military power of Roman Empire then Carthage
because of his exceptional brilliant military skills he was not courageous(learned this from A.P U.S history)
Constantinople provided easy trade and military access to the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Danube River, Dnieper River, and the land route to Turkestan and India.
Because of its location. It controlled both land and sea trade and military routes.
Constantinople was the ultimate goal for the Turks due to its strategic location, serving as a vital crossroads between Europe and Asia, which facilitated trade and military movements. Capturing the city would not only enhance their economic power but also solidify their control over the region, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Additionally, the city was a significant cultural and religious center, and its conquest symbolized the rise of Islam and the Ottoman Empire's dominance in the area. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked a pivotal moment in history, reshaping the balance of power in Europe and the Middle East.
Constantinople provided easy trade and military access to the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Danube River, Dnieper River, and the land route to Turkestan and India.
Capturing Fort Sumter from the Union army.