Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe

The video covers the events leading up to and including the Battle of Nicopolis. It begins with peasants fleeing to Nicopolis and the Crusaders setting up camp. The siege starts, and reinforcements arrive. Hungarian scouts report Turkish movements, causing tensions among commanders. Battle preparations are made, but disagreements arise. The battle begins with initial success for the Crusaders, but an Ottoman counterattack leads to their defeat. The aftermath sees many Crusaders captured or killed, and the Ottomans solidify their control in Europe.

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