Europe's Last Stand: Islam at the Gates

In the summer of 1683, the fate of Europe hung in the balance as the powerful Ottoman Empire laid siege to the city of Vienna. With over 100,000 soldiers camped at the gates, it looked like the heart of Christian Europe would fall. But what unfolded was one of the most dramatic and decisive battles in world history.This video unpacks the key events leading to the siege, including the rise of the Ottomans, the geopolitical tensions across the Holy Roman Empire, and the alliance that would ultimately turn the tide — led by King Jan Sobieski of Poland. From tactical genius to last-minute cavalry charges, we break down the turning points that saved Vienna from destruction.Explore the high-stakes confrontation that pitted East against West and became a defining moment in the centuries-long struggle between the Ottoman Empire and European powers. The Siege of Vienna wasn't just a military clash — it was a battle for cultural, religious, and political dominance that shaped the future of the continent. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.====================================================================Help support the channel:Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/joinMerch: Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky=================================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.heatonlewisbooks.comScreenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor: Alexander Keane====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:-Alan Palmer, The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire, Published by Barnes & Noble Publishing, 1992. ISBN 1-56619-847-X-Wheatcroft, Andrew. The Enemy at the Gate: Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe. New York: Basic Books, 2010. ISBN 978-0465020812-"Letter from King Sobieski to his Wife". Letters from King Sobieski to his wife. University of Gdansk, Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Philology.-Overy, Richard (2014). A History of War in 100 Battles. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199390717.-Henry Elliot Malden (2014). Salus Vienna Tua: The Great Siege of 1683. Soldiershop Publishing. ISBN 978-88-96519-84-4.