Historical illustration of the Battle of Belgrade in 1456 showing Ottoman soldiers besieging the city with artillery, while the river flows in the foreground.

The Battle of Belgrade

In the summer of 1456, the city of Belgrade found itself under siege by the powerful Ottoman Empire. Led by Sultan Mehmed II, the Ottomans aimed to conquer Belgrade and extend their influence deeper into Europe. However, the defenders of Belgrade, bolstered by the leadership of John Hunyadi, were determined to resist. Hunyadi, a skilled Hungarian general, arrived with reinforcements just in time to confront the Ottoman forces. What followed was a fierce battle that would resonate throughout history.