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The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
  • The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II
The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II

The Battle of Otlukbeli 1473 1980 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire Maps Sultan Mehmed II

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The Battle of Otlukbeli (1473) (Otlukbeli Meydan Muharebesi (11 Ağustos 1473)) – T.C. Genelkurmay Başkanlığı Askerî Tarih ve Stratejik Etüt (ATASE) Başkanlığı Turkish Edition (1986)

Description:

This Turkish edition of The Battle of Otlukbeli (1473) (Otlukbeli Meydan Muharebesi (11 Ağustos 1473)) was published by the Military History and Strategic Studies Directorate (ATASE) of the Turkish General Staff in 1986. Printed in Turkish, this official study examines one of the most decisive battles of the fifteenth century, in which Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmet) defeated the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan and secured Ottoman dominance in Eastern Anatolia.

The book analyzes the political rivalry between the Ottoman Empire and the Akkoyunlu State, the diplomatic alliances established by Uzun Hasan with Venice and other European powers, and the military preparations leading to the campaign. It compares the disciplined Ottoman army, equipped with firearms and field artillery, with the cavalry-based forces of the Akkoyunlu State, highlighting the growing importance of gunpowder weapons in early modern warfare.

Drawing upon official military research, the volume reconstructs the Battle of Otlukbeli step by step, examining battlefield tactics, command decisions, and the decisive role of Ottoman firepower. It also evaluates the long-term consequences of the victory, including the decline of the Akkoyunlu State, the consolidation of Ottoman control over Eastern Anatolia, and the strengthening of Ottoman political leadership in the region.

Key Features:

• Author: Collective

• Original Title: The Battle of Otlukbeli (1473)

• Turkish Title: Otlukbeli Meydan Muharebesi (11 Ağustos 1473)

• Publisher: T.C. Genelkurmay Başkanlığı Askerî Tarih ve Stratejik Etüt (ATASE) Başkanlığı

• Publication Date: 1986

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Military History; Ottoman History

• Subject: The Battle of Otlukbeli between the Ottoman Empire and the Akkoyunlu State

• Literary Content: Official military history; Historical research

• Themes: Fatih Sultan Mehmet; Uzun Hasan; Ottoman Empire; Akkoyunlu State; Military strategy; Gunpowder warfare

• Historical Focus: The Battle of Otlukbeli fought on 11 August 1473 and its military and political consequences

• Educational Value: Official military study examining the strategic background, battlefield tactics, technological advantages, and historical significance of the Ottoman victory that secured control over Eastern Anatolia.

• Collector Appeal: Official ATASE publication providing a detailed military analysis of one of the Ottoman Empire's most significant fifteenth-century victories, making it an important reference for collectors of Ottoman military history and official Turkish General Staff publications.

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