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The Polish Hussars: Winged Knights Who Saved Europe
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the legendary Polish Hussars, the winged cavalry that dominated battlefields for over a century. They trace the origins of the husaria from Serbian mercenaries to the elite shock troops of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, focusing on their peak under King Stephen Báthory and their most famous victory at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The conversation unpacks the myths and realities of their iconic wings, their tactics with the long lance and szabla, and their eventual decline in the face of modern warfare. Specific figures include Hetman Stanisław…
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