The Battle of Grunwald 1410: Poland's Medieval Triumph

In 1410, the combined forces of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania faced the Teutonic Order at Grunwald, one of the largest battles of medieval Europe. Lucas and Luna explore the build-up to the conflict, the tactical missteps of the Teutonic Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen, and the decisive Polish-Lithuanian victory that broke the Order's power. They discuss the role of King Władysław Jagiełło, the mysterious appearance of Saint Stanislaus on the battlefield, and the long-term consequences for Eastern Europe. The episode also touches on the battle's legacy in Polish national memory, including its use in 19th-century patriotic art and its controversial appropriation by 20th-century propaganda. This is a story of coalition warfare, shifting alliances, and a clash that reshaped the region for centuries. #BattleOfGrunwald #TeutonicOrder #WładysławJagiełło #Vytautas #UlrichVonJungingen #MedievalPoland #GrandDuchyOfLithuania #1410 #PolishHistory #EasternEurope #Knights #Crusades #SaintStanislaus #JanMatejko #NationalMemory #Propaganda #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo