Military & Warfare

Nicaean Forces Recapture Constantinople

Nicaean forces led by Alexios Strategopoulos successfully recaptured Constantinople from Latin control, restoring the Byzantine Empire. This decisive action marked a significant turning point in the struggle for the city that had fallen to Western European powers during the Fourth Crusade. The attack began at dawn, surprising the Latin defenders, and culminated in a swift takeover, thus reestablishing Byzantine sovereignty.

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