To: Steelfish
It's beyond tragic—catastrophic is more the word for it. Europe hasn't been nor will ever be the same again.
Thanks a lot you weak-kneed Greeks!!!
Looks like America is following a similar path though.
5 posted on
07/24/2009 10:59:20 AM PDT by
FlorianG
To: FlorianG
The squabbling city states of Italy were as much to blame for failing to assist with reinforcements.
7 posted on
07/24/2009 11:03:34 AM PDT by
Steelfish
To: FlorianG
Thanks a lot you weak-kneed Greeks!!! Well the emperor died on the walls defending the city. His body was never found. I wouldn't call them weak-kneed.
8 posted on
07/24/2009 11:04:34 AM PDT by
SeeSharp
To: FlorianG
The Byzantines held out against the Muslims for 800 years. How long will we last? 80?
9 posted on
07/24/2009 11:06:19 AM PDT by
iowamark
(certified by Michael Steele as "ugly and incendiary")
To: FlorianG
I don't hold any briefs for the Greeks, but they did hold the Muslims at bay for 700 years, with almost no help from the west. Especially after the crusaders were sent packing, the Greeks were doomed. Imagine having to defend from attack day after day after day for 700 years. The other side only has to breach the wall once. Finally they did it. What a tragedy!
24 posted on
07/24/2009 4:37:32 PM PDT by
Defiant
(Republican elites reject conservatism with great conviction and reject Marxism unless it is popular.)
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