
Episode 224: Jan Zizka, the Undefeated Innovator
Half-Arsed History
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A Brief History of Zigga's Wagon Forts
Zigga and his Hussites were the first to use hand-held firearms in Europe. He set up a makeshift fortress, bristling with crossbowmen and rifles on wagons. This was an effective way of defending against mounted knights who could not be stopped by ranged weapons. Ziska never lost a single battle throughout his entire career. The Crusaders made a very foolish error when they underestimated him.
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