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The Battle of Grunwald: Poland's Medieval Triumph Over the Teutonic Knights
In 1410, the combined forces of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania shattered the Teutonic Order at the Battle of Grunwald. This episode dives into the lead-up, the battle itself, and its aftermath. Lucas and Luna explore the strategic genius of King Władysław II Jagiełło and Grand Duke Vytautas, the role of the elusive Samogitian forests, and the devastating charge of the Teutonic knights. They discuss how the battle became a national symbol of Polish-Lithuanian unity, its impact on the region's power balance, and why it's still celebrated today. Featuring…
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