Episode 3 of 5

Ottoman Advance

When
April 5, 1450
Where
Krujë
Part of
First siege of Krujë

Ottoman forces marched toward Krujë in April 1450, prompting local reports of divine signs.

The Turkish army began its march toward Krujë on April 5, 1450. Local populations claimed to have seen cherubims and angels flying over Albania during this advance, reflecting the high stakes of the impending siege.

Sources

  1. Siege of Krujë (1450) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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