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Second Siege of Vienna by the Turks, 1683 (engraving)
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Second Siege of Vienna by the Turks, 1683 (engraving)
8625797 Second Siege of Vienna by the Turks, 1683 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Siege of Vienna by the Turks, 1683. Illustration from Vaterlandischen Immortellen aus dem Gebiete der Osterreichischen Geschichte Volume 1, by Anton Ziegler (Vienna, 1838).); © Look and Learn
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**The Fierce Defense of Vienna: A Turning Point in History**
This striking engraving depicts the Second Siege of Vienna by the Turks in 1683, a pivotal moment in European history. The Ottoman Empire had been expanding its territories for centuries, and Vienna was their next target. In September 1683, an army led by Kara Mustafa Pasha laid siege to the city, hoping to capture it and gain control over Central Europe.
However, the defenders of Vienna were not about to give up without a fight. Led by Emperor Leopold I and General Count Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg, they put up a fierce resistance against the Turkish forces. The siege lasted for two months, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
The engraving shows the city's defenses in action, with cannons blazing away at the Ottoman army. In the foreground, Austrian soldiers are shown repelling a Turkish attack on one of Vienna's gates. The image is a testament to the bravery and determination of those who fought for their city against overwhelming odds.
This pivotal battle marked a turning point in European history, as it halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Central Europe and paved the way for Austria's rise to become a major power in the region. Today, this engraving serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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