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 crushed the Teutonic Order at Grunwald, one of the largest battles of medieval Europe. This episode explores the strategic buildup, the decisive clash, and the lasting legacy of a victory that reshaped the region. We follow King Władysław Jagiełło and Grand Duke Vytautas as they outmaneuvered the Teutonic Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen, the role of the Polish heavy cavalry and Lithuanian light horsemen, and the controversial use of the Tatar contingent. The battle's aftermath saw the Treaty of Thorn, the decline of the Order's power, and the rise of Poland-Lithuania as a major force. We also touch on the contested memory of Grunwald—how it was mythologized in later centuries, especially by 19th-century Polish nationalists, and used as propaganda. Listeners will gain a vivid sense of the battlefield, the tactics, and the human stories behind the clash that the Germans call Tannenberg. #BattleOfGrunwald #TeutonicOrder #WładysławJagiełło #Vytautas #UlrichVonJungingen #Poland #Lithuania #MedievalHistory #1410 #Tannenberg #PolishKnights #Cavalry #MiddleAges #TreatyOfThorn #History #FexingoHistory #EasternEurope #MilitaryHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo