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"The Great War" #5 | Catastrophe of the Ottomans: The Balkan Wars

“The Sick Man of Europe” — Ottoman Empire Before World War I | Full Documentary What was the true state of the Ottoman Empire on the eve of the First World War? Once a mighty empire stretching across three continents, by the early 20th century the Ottomans had become the so-called "Sick Man of Europe." But how did it reach that point? And was it really as weak as the nickname suggests? In this documentary, we explore the military, political, and social transformations that shaped the Ottoman Empire in the years before 1914. From the Tanzimat reforms and the rise of the Young Turks to the Balkan Wars, internal revolts, and shifting alliances with European powers — this episode reveals the full story of an empire at the crossroads of collapse and modernization. 🔍 Key topics: Ottoman Empire before WW1, Ottoman military reforms, Young Turk Revolution, Balkan Wars, Abdulhamid II, Committee of Union and Progress, late Ottoman politics, Ottoman-German alliance, Ottoman decline, First Constitutional Era, Second Constitutional Era. 📌 Perfect for viewers interested in: World War I origins, Middle Eastern history, Ottoman military history, historical documentaries, late imperial politics, and the global balance of power before 1914.