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Oct 2021
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The Fall of Constantinople Episode 6 "Gu...

Nick Holmes
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By 1452, the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II had decided to launch a huge attack on the ancient city of Constantinople. But as he gathered his army from all over his dominions, he knew that he would need more than soldiers. To breach the ancient walls he would need gunpowder and cannons! Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a ... Show More
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