jan 1, 1683 - seige of vienna
Description:
the main army of the Ottoman Empire, a large and well-equipped force, besieged Vienna. just as the capture of Vienna was becoming only a matter of time – not more than a week away, at most – an army came to its rescue. in an open battle before Vienna, the Ottoman army was defeated, and the city escaped pillage and destruction.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1683
Now
~ 342 years ago