Posted on Dec 29, 2019

Fall Of Constantinople 1453 - Ottoman Wars DOCUMENTARY

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Fascinating, especially if you've ever visited Istanbul.

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The Four Lads - Istanbul (not Constantinople)

"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 swing-style song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. The lyrics comically refer to the official 1...

I’ve never been, Lt Col Charlie Brown, but I’ve seen some of your previous discussion threads regarding the area.
Whenever I hear the name though, I’m always reminded of this 1953 novelty song by The Four Lads, "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)". It’s funny! Of course, the renaming to Istanbul did not occur until 1930, some 477 years later!
Col Carl Whicker SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcze7EGorOk

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