Today in German History

October 15th, 1529 Suleiman the Magnificent's first siege of Vienna fails after the defenders of the city, directed by Nicholas, Count of Salm successfully fend off attempts by sappers to undermine the walls and a fierce, last-ditch attack by the Ottoman forces. The failure at Vienna marked the end of a century of Ottoman victories against various Balkan and other European forces, including those of Hapsburg lands.