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The Battle of Legnica 1241: Poland vs the Mongol Empire
In 1241, a Mongol army led by Batu Khan and Subutai invaded Poland, crushing the fragmented Piast duchies at the Battle of Legnica. This episode explores the Mongol invasion of Europe, the fateful encounter at Legnickie Pole, the death of Duke Henry the Pious, and how Poland's devastation shaped its future. We discuss the Mongol battle tactics, the role of the Polish knights, and the legend of the 'Mongol stones'. This is a story of a sudden, devastating clash between two worlds—and its aftermath that echoes through Polish history.
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