The Ottoman Empire, but truthfully due to a series of civil wars and partial defeats by other empires the Byzantine empire had been in decline for centuries prior to their final defeat
They wanted to control its prior territory.
ottoman
the roman empire the the byzantine empire then bye ottoman rule
Union artillery fired upon Confederate forces holding the town of Fredericksburg. They finally succeeded in driving back Confederate forces there. This was significant as it allowed Union forces, in house to house battles to force the Confederates to evacuate the town.
Unfavourable. It had suffered a string of defeats by Lee, who appeared to be keeping up his momentum. Now he was planning to invade the North, and if he succeeded, Britain and France were poised to send aid to the Confederates.
The Ottoman Empire, but truthfully due to a series of civil wars and partial defeats by other empires the Byzantine empire had been in decline for centuries prior to their final defeat
Ottoman Empire
They wanted to control its prior territory.
ottoman
King Harold made many miscalculations during the Battle of Hastings that led to his defeat. He dismissed a large number of his forces just prior to the battle. He rushed into the battle without adequate time to regroup from his previous battle. He did not trust his commanders and refused their assistance.
Has to be Ottoman Empire, nowadays TURKEY.
the roman empire the the byzantine empire then bye ottoman rule
Mehmet V was the head of state for the Ottoman Empire during the majority of World War I. He died in July just prior to the their surrender in October of 1918.
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The British and French scored the most impressive victories over the Ottomans, routing their forces throughout the Middle East, but prior to the Russian withdrawal from the war in 1917, the Russians had also won several key battles with the Ottomans in the Caucasus Mountains.
Anatolia has had a large number of names across time. You may wish to be specific as to what timeframe you are referring to. The last name Turkey had prior to being called Turkey was the Ottoman Empire.