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The Winged Hussars: Poland's Shock Cavalry
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the legend and reality of the Winged Hussars, the shock cavalry that dominated European battlefields for over a century. Starting with their origins in Serbian and Hungarian mercenaries, we trace their evolution under Stefan Batory and their iconic wings, which may have been more for show than for sound. The heart of the episode is a detailed account of the 1683 Battle of Vienna, where Jan III Sobieski led a charge of 18,000 horsemen against the Ottoman siege, a moment that reshaped European history. We also explore the husaria's tactics, the…
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