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The Irish Brigade in France: Exiles of the Wild Geese
In this episode, we trace the extraordinary journey of the Wild Geese, Irish soldiers who left their homeland after the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. Rather than staying to endure Penal Laws or famine, thousands of young men joined the French army, forming the Regiment of Hibernia and fighting for Louis XIV across Europe. We explore key battles like Blenheim and Fontenoy, where Irish regiments served with distinction under commanders like Patrick Sarsfield and the Marquis de Rohan. This narrative highlights how these exiles became integral to European military history, preserving their identity…
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