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The Forgotten Irish Brigades in France
Long before the Easter Rising or the Troubles, thousands of Irish soldiers fought in European wars under the French flag. This episode explores the 'Wild Geese,' the military exile that began after the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. We follow the careers of officers like Patrick Sarsfield and the ordinary foot soldiers who served in regiments such as the Regiment of Hibernia. Discover how these exiles shaped French military culture, participated in key battles like Blenheim and Fontenoy, and maintained a distinct Irish identity abroad for over a century. From the courts of Versailles…
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