The Eagle of Eastern Europe

It's easy to say that the Vienna army was just traveling outside the city. But they soon encountered the Hungarian army.

The two sides fought outside the city. In recent years, the Austrian army has also been upgraded and replaced, using firearms made in Genoa, and it is also an elite force that has undergone a lot of battle training.

They set off by boat and met the Hungarian army 10 kilometers away from Vienna. The two sides launched a confrontation on the Danube River. Both sides used artillery, but close combat was the most lethal in the narrow river.

"For the glory of God, charge!"

The Vienna army charged without fear, and the Hungarian army did the same, not only for God, but also for the prince. The entire Danube was soon filled with corpses and wood blocks, and the originally clear river became turbid. I don't know how people downstream will use water in the future.

The two sides fought from morning to afternoon, and finally the Vienna army retreated first. Both sides claimed victory in this battle. After the war, the army was counted, and the Vienna army lost 6,200 people and the Hungarian army lost 6,400 people. The losses on both sides were similar, but the retreat of the Vienna army also meant giving up control of the lower reaches of the Danube, and this did not stop Lajos from leading the army forward.

"Your Highness, Vienna is ahead."

The spire of St. Stephen's Cathedral can be seen from here. Lajos looked at the rebuilt city and felt a sense of pride that he was about to conquer. Vienna's geographical location is very important. It can be said to be a barrier for Hungary. The basin where it is located produces a lot of food, and the Danube River gives him a lot of income. The Holy Roman Empire also knows the importance of this place and began to build a lot of this place. Moreover, before the arrival of the Hungarian army, they had demolished the buildings on the outskirts of the city, stored a lot of food and drinking water, and evacuated the citizens. It can be said that they have done everything they can.

Lajos camped on a high ground near Vienna and began to plan a siege. Alexander was also watching to see how his best friend would capture the city.

"This attack must be fast. The artillery should be concentrated in the south. The attack should be carried out day and night. When the defenders' attention is on the south, other troops should attack in other directions. The troops on the river should also attract the attention of others."

Lajos planned to attack from the east and west. If the opponent did not fall for it, he would directly use artillery to blow a gap. At that time, there would be no city wall. What should the defenders do?

Just then, a soldier walked in: "Your Highness, the Duke of Austria is here."

Lajos was stunned for a moment, then returned to his normal expression: "Let him in."

The other generals left the tent, and then Archduke Albrecht of Austria appeared in front of the two.

"Hello, Duke of Austria, are you ready for a large-scale battle?"

The first word was war, which showed Lajos' determination. But Albrecht did not want to give up and said, "Hungarian heir, I came for peace between the two countries. When I heard that your country had formed an army to come, I felt incredible. Because it is a waste of money and labor. How could such a wise monarch as your queen start a war?

Moreover, once the two countries go to war, it will definitely affect the people along the Danube. Bohemia upstream and Rome downstream will be affected. The crown prince of the Roman Empire is here. May I ask the crown prince, will your country condone Hungary's actions?"

The Duke's sudden question caught Alexander off guard, but he quickly sorted out his thoughts and answered the other party: "Our country has never been willing to be in the Vienna area. If your country had not assassinated Prince Bozzoni, I think all this would not have happened today."

Speaking of this Habsburg family, they regretted it. I don't know what went wrong. They had to assassinate the prince, and now they have directly attracted a huge opponent. And it is directly adjacent, which makes them face the threat of Buda all the time.

"This incident was an accident. My father definitely had no intention of assassinating the prince. Some people took action after figuring out his thoughts."

What a way to shirk responsibility, but Lajos didn't buy it.

"Ha, only you can believe such a clumsy lie. My father, such a great prince, died in the hands of you villains. My mother, the Queen of Hungary, was sad all day long. I wish I could enter Vienna immediately to avenge my father. Now I just keep you and take you back to Buda after entering the city."

Albrecht knew that there was no hope for peace, so he could only say: "Okay, then let's decide the outcome on the battlefield."

Albrecht left, and Lajos kicked over the gift sent by the other party. "Starting tomorrow, all troops will attack. Don't be stingy with ammunition, just shoot!"

Nearly 70,000 Hungarian troops were scattered around Vienna, including 64 artillery on the right wing, which was the main attack direction.

Lajos didn't sleep tonight, and kept looking at the map. As for the siege, he certainly wanted to break into the city in one day, but it would cost a lot, so it was best to capture it at the lowest cost.

At dawn the next day, the artillery troops on the right wing began to attack. They filled the barrels with shells and gunpowder, and lit the fuse after receiving the order.

Dozens of shells attacked Vienna. At this time, the defenders of Vienna had just woken up. The sound of the shells hitting the city wall was undoubtedly the best stimulant.

"The enemy is attacking, the enemy is attacking!"

The defenders quickly went up to the city wall for defense and used their own artillery to fight back. The shells hit their camp, and both sides suffered casualties.

At this time, the left wing army began to attack. Some people advanced under the arrows and artillery fire, and some took the opportunity to dig tunnels and prepare to blow down the city wall with gunpowder.

Vienna's artillery was sent from Genoa, and there were only 24 guns. The shells were enough for a normal week. If the intensity was high, it would not last more than three days. Therefore, they also saved their fire and waited until the enemy reached the city wall before firing, hitting a large area.

The Hungarian army began to fight with ladders, and the defenders fired arrows from a high position. The Hungarian army also fired arrows upwards, and transferred 6 artillery from the right wing to attack the defenders on the city wall.

The first soldier jumped onto the city wall, followed by the second and third. Albrecht wore armor and killed the enemy himself. The defenders were also inspired by the actions of the Archduke and began to fight with the enemy. There was blood on the city wall, but neither side had the intention of surrendering. One defender even jumped off the city wall holding a Hungarian and died together, which shows his determination.