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The Battle of the Boyne: William and James
On July 1, 1690, two kings stood on opposite banks of the River Boyne in Ireland, setting the stage for a battle that would define the island’s religious and political landscape for centuries. This episode moves beyond the broad strokes of the Glorious Revolution to examine the tactical reality of the Battle of the Boyne itself. We look at the disparate forces involved: King William III’s professional, multinational army facing off against the Jacobites loyal to his father-in-law, King James II. Through the eyes of commanders like General Godert de Ginkel and the chaotic fighting at Slane…
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