The Battle of Párkány (7–9 October 1683), or King Sobieski defends Europe again
The victory achieved by John III Sobieski on 12 September in Vienna marked the defeat of the Ottoman army. It was one of the greatest battles of the 17th century, one of the greatest triumphs of Polish arms and, at the same time, the most painful defeat of the Turks. However, it did not mark…