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Poland's Winged Hussars: The Shock Cavalry That Saved Europe
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the legendary Winged Hussars of Poland-Lithuania — the heavy cavalry that dominated 16th and 17th century battlefields. They delve into the origins of the husaria, their unique equipment like the towering 'wings' and the long lance known as the kopia, and their fearsome tactics of shock charges. The conversation covers key battles where the hussars proved decisive, including the 1683 Battle of Vienna where King Jan III Sobieski led the largest cavalry charge in history against the Ottoman Empire. Lucas explains the social structure of the…
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