Military & Warfare

Saracen Raiders Sack Thessalonica

Saracen raiders, led by Leo of Tripoli, besieged Thessalonica, the Byzantine Empire's second-largest city, managing to sack and plunder the city for a week. After a relatively short siege, they breached the defenses, taking advantage of the city's unprepared state. The raiders carried away vast amounts of wealth and captives, leaving destruction in their wake. This event underscored the vulnerabilities of the Byzantine Empire during this period.

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