Why Soldiers Risked Everything to Be First Up the Ladder

from Rewinding History · host Revolute Network

In siege warfare, being first wasn’t an advantage… it was almost a death sentence. So why did soldiers fight for that position? This episode gets into the mindset, the pressure, and the reasons behind one of the most dangerous roles in battle.

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