Battle of Kosovo
battle · 1389 · Kosovo Polje
Iconic in Serbian and Ottoman memory; outcome long mythologised.
At a glance
| Type | battle |
|---|---|
| Date | 1389 |
| Location | Kosovo Polje |
| Outcome | A bloody, mutually costly battle; both leaders died and Serbia became an Ottoman vassal. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.