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The Irish Brigade in France: The Wild Geese Legacy
We often hear about the Battle of the Boyne or the Easter Rising, but there is a massive chapter of Irish history that happened far from home. This episode explores the 'Wild Geese,' the thousands of Irish soldiers who left Ireland after the Treaty of Limerick in 1691 and entered the service of France's King Louis XIV. We trace their journey from the defeat at Aughrim to their legendary status in the French army, particularly within the Regiment of Hibernia. Lucas and Luna discuss how these exiles became integral to French military power, fighting in the Nine Years' War…
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