01.07 Collapse of an Empire assessment

01.07 Collapse of an Empire

1. What person have you put yourself in the place of?
I am holding on very firmly to my crossbow, occasionally accidentallt bumping inot other soldiers beside me because of all of the chaos happening.
2. What does this person smell?
I can smell the salty sea water in the air.
3. What does this person see?
I see other fellow Turkish Soldiers surrounded around me. We all have weapons in our hands, whether it's a crossbow, swords and shields, or spears. Most of the men are on the ship, but other's are here on land, on top of buildings, and on ladders to get around the walls.
4. What does this person hear?
The sounds of several arrows being released from the crossbows. I can also hear intense shouting and screams coming from everywhere.
5. What does this person touch?
I grasp my crossbow very tightly with my right hand, and pull back the arrow with my left. Letting go as quickly as possible.
6. What fears does this person feel?
Although I feel very confident in winning the battle,I can't help but constantly fear that I will loose my own life in this attack.
7. Why is this person here?
Me and my fellow Soldiers are all here for the same reason, that is to fight. That is to win.
8. Name at least three goals this person thinks he will accomplish by winning the battle?
Winning the battle itself, and having victory. Also making history.
9. What does this person think will happen the week after the battle?
Me and the other fellow soldiers still being alive, and making history. We will all come together, celebrate, and start making new plans for the new empire, and soon begin building the Ottoman Empire.