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The Polish Hussar's Szabla: A Saber That Cut Through History
This episode of The Story of Poland explores the iconic Polish szabla, the curved saber carried by the winged hussars and Polish nobility for centuries. We trace its origins from Hungarian and Turkish influences through its golden age in the 17th century, when master swordsmiths in Lwów and Kraków forged blades that were both weapons and works of art. We look at the szabla's role in battles like the 1605 victory at Kircholm, its evolution into the 'karabela' ceremonial saber, and its symbolic importance as the defining weapon of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth — so integral…
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