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The Siege of Great Zimbabwe: Antonio de Brito's Failed Attack
In 1569, Portuguese captain Antonio de Brito marched on Great Zimbabwe with a small force of musketeers and African allies, expecting an easy plunder of gold. Instead, he walked into a meticulously prepared trap set by the Munhumutapa state, resulting in the total annihilation of his expedition. This episode explores the military strategy behind the defense of the stone city, the role of local allies like the Changaan people, and how this victory temporarily halted European expansion into the interior highlands. We examine the tactical errors that led to the loss of over forty soldiers and…
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