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The Irish Brigade in France: Exiles of the Wild Geese
After the Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite War in Ireland, thousands of Jacobite soldiers chose exile over submission. Known as the Wild Geese, these exiles formed the Regiment of Hibernia and became some of Europe’s most feared infantrymen under French command. This episode traces their journey from the battlefields of Blenheim to the glory of Fontenoy, exploring how a defeated Irish army helped define the military reputation of Louis XIV’s kingdom. We examine the lives of figures like Patrick Sarsfield and the Marquis de Rohan, and how their loyalty to France created a unique…
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