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Old 05-06-2008, 08:59 AM   #1653 (permalink)
Oscar
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Originally Posted by maximusslade View Post
Knaur and Oscar are correct. The walls shown are the Thessalonian walls of Constantinople. Breached only once in their 1000+ year history when the Ottomans took the city in 1453. Since Knaur answered first, I will say he is next to ask a question.
Just a minor point: Byzantium had indeed been already taken before, by the crusaders and the Venetians in 1204.

Having said that, since Knaur answered first it's his turn.
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