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The Siege Update – Moving the Navy by Road

Posted on May 23, 2010 by proverbs6to10

We need to catch up a little on the siege which has been running for over six weeks now and, as we know, is soon to reach its bloody climax.    After the defeat of Baltoglu and his fleet by … Continue reading →

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The Siege of Constantinople One Month On

Posted on May 9, 2010 by proverbs6to10

The siege of Constantinople has now been in place for just over one month. We left the story when we discussed the development of the Sultan’s artillery under the Hungarian, Urban (which would prove crucial to the final Fall of … Continue reading →

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