Battle of Vienna: In 3D


I like this story so much I'm creating an animation of several key moments in the battle. This is a blocked out screenshot of the Turks laying siege on Vienna from a hill top. Still pretty rough, but you get the idea. Maybe I'll post a clip as things come along.

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