John III Sobieski, King of Poland, since 1679
A genius commander, who knew Turkish language and studied Turkish military traditions and tactics. After his military success against Ottomans, Cossacks and Tatars, he was elected as a King. Battle of Vienna was his biggest victory.
A genius commander, who knew Turkish language and studied Turkish military traditions and tactics. After his military success against Ottomans, Cossacks and Tatars, he was elected as a King. Battle of Vienna was his biggest victory.
Battle of Khotyn in 1673
This victory against the Ottomans set the stage for the role Sobieski was to play in the Battle of Vienna in 1683.
This victory against the Ottomans set the stage for the role Sobieski was to play in the Battle of Vienna in 1683.
Battle of Vienna 1683
A united army of 70 000 men attacked a Turkish force of about 145 000 men. Sobieski led the Polish husaria cavalry along with Austrians and Germans in a massive charge down the hillside. It was one of the last big momentum of Poland.
A united army of 70 000 men attacked a Turkish force of about 145 000 men. Sobieski led the Polish husaria cavalry along with Austrians and Germans in a massive charge down the hillside. It was one of the last big momentum of Poland.
The Pope and other foreign dignitaries hailed Sobieski as the "Savior of Vienna and Western European civilization." In a letter to his wife, he wrote, "All the common people kissed my hands, my feet, my clothes; others only touched me, saying: Ah, let us kiss so valiant a hand"
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