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I understand why Ottoman Empire was called "Sick man of Europe"

I understand why Ottoman Empire was called "Sick man of Europe"

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memlukes after using the same cavarly charge tactics against square formation for the 10th time, they will get it right the next time bro trust me

I can’t say I’ve studied Ottoman history super in depth(though I am trying) but honestly there are the times the Ottomans feel like a fictional villain group from the POV of much of Christian Europe. That even when they’re visibly plagued with cartoonishly deranged politics, dysfunctional relationships with vassals, and corrupt leaders. Even when they’re defeated. They still have the ability to just spawn new wealth, armies and fleets off screen to go at you again. Edited

I know some Turkish historians that sell this as a victory for the Ottomans, because apparently they successfully defended a fort or smt like that after this battle. The proportion of casualties clearly hint at Ottomans were far behind contemporary military technology and tactics. Such an embarrassment for such a great nation..

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