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The Irish Brigade in France: Exiles of the Wild Geese
After the Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite War, thousands of Irish soldiers faced a stark choice: surrender or leave. They chose exile, joining the French army as the legendary Wild Geese. This episode traces their journey from the shattered ranks at Limerick to the glittering courts of Versailles and the bloody fields of Blenheim and Fontenoy. We follow figures like Patrick Sarsfield, who died young after his final defeat, and the Regiments of Hibernia, Clare, and Royal Ultonia, who became some of Europe’s most feared infantry. You will learn how these exiles navigated the complex…
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