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Rosa Maria's avatar

Goddammit. You said it well. Children made to fight against their roots. The Turkish Ottomans knew it well. The janissaries were Christian boys between 8 and 14, forcefully conscripted, circumcised, converted to Islam, and raised under Turkish standards. They were the main force in taking down Constantinople.

Susan's avatar

I agree with everything you say. My heart bleeds for these children.

Marilyn Ridsdale's avatar

So well described … such a devious strategy… it must be brought to the light and denounced!