Hungarian History Podcast / 18 The Siege of Eger, 1552

What really happened during the legendary 39-day siege of Eger Castle? You may know Gárdonyi Géza’s classic novel The Stars of Eger (or also called „The Fall of The Crescent Moon”)—but have you ever heard the story from the Ottoman perspective?

In this dramatic episode of the Hungarian History Podcast, we step into the tents of Pasha Hádim Ali and Serdar Kara Ahmed as they lead nearly 45,000 Ottoman troops against Dobó István and his defiant garrison. Through cannon fire, secret tunnels, betrayal, and explosive gunpowder plots, experience one of Hungary’s most heroic stands like never before.

🔊 Listen now to discover:

  • The tactical genius of Bornemisza Gergely and his deadly inventions
  • The untold fate of key heroes after the siege
  • Why the Ottomans really withdrew—despite overwhelming numbers

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