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The Smolensk War 1632-34: Poland's Forgotten Border Conflict
In 1632, as Poland reeled from the death of King Sigismund III Vasa, Moscow saw its chance. The resulting Smolensk War (1632-1634) was a brutal three-year campaign that tested the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's military reforms, its famous winged hussars, and the leadership of a new king. This episode follows the siege of Smolensk—a fortress city that had been a flashpoint between Poland and Russia for decades. We examine the role of hetman Krzysztof Radziwiłł, the innovative use of field fortifications and artillery, and the decisive relief that broke the Russian siege. We also…
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