The Last Stand of the Spanish Tercio at Rocroi

In this episode Lucas and Luna explore the final chapter of the legendary Spanish tercios at the Battle of Rocroi (1643). They walk through the campaign leading up to the battle, the tactical innovations that made the tercios nearly invincible for over a century, and the fateful day when French cavalry and artillery shattered the square. They discuss figures like Francisco de Melo and the young Condé, the political aftermath under Philip IV, and what the battle meant for Spain's waning dominance. Along the way they touch on the Spanish military revolution, the decline of the Habsburg army, and the poignant last stand of the veteran infantry that refused to surrender. The dialogue illuminates how Rocroi became both a military turning point and a symbol of Spanish resilience and pride. #Rocroi #Tercios #SpanishEmpire #ThirtyYearsWar #FranciscoDeMelo #Condé #PhilipIV #Habsburg #MilitaryHistory #BattleOfRocroi #SpanishArmy #MusketAndPike #SeventeenthCentury #Europe #France #Spain #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo