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The Defeat of the Irish Brigades at the Battle of Fontenoy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Irish Brigades in French service and their legendary yet tragic role at the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745. They discuss how Irish soldiers, exiled after the Flight of the Wild Geese, fought for France against the British and Dutch, the famous charge of the Irish regiments, and the ambiguous legacy of fighting for a foreign king while Ireland remained under British rule. The episode touches on figures like James Fitz-James, Duke of Berwick, and Marshal Maurice de Saxe, and examines the morale and identity of these Irish soldiers. It also…
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