History Unhinged

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  • "History Unhinged," your daily dose of the most bewildering, shocking, and downright insane moments from our shared past. each episode delves into a specific date, unearthing tales of audacious adventures, mind-boggling coincidences, and events so extraordinary they'll make you question reality. From military blunders to unbelievable feats of endurance, from political scandals to bizarre cultural practices, "History Unhinged" promises that you'll never look at today's date the same way again.Seasoned with a blend of rigorous research and a dash of humor, each episode brings to life the lesser-known, jaw-dropping stories lurking behind each calendar day. Whether you're a history buff, a trivia enthusiast, or just someone seeking a break from the mundane, "History Unhinged" is your ticket to a wild ride through the annals of time. So, plug in your headphones, buckle up, and get ready for a daily adventure that proves fact is often stranger than fiction.
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  • History Unhinged

    History Unhinged
    Oct 26 2023
    This is the History Unhinged podcast and on today, October 25, in 1415, the Battle of Agincourt took place. While the event itself is a significant historical marker, the details surrounding the battle are what make it "insane."
    The Battle of Agincourt was a major English victory in the Hundred Years' War. The English, led by King Henry V, were heavily outnumbered by the French. Some estimates suggest that the French had somewhere between 12,000 to 36,000 troops, while the English had about 6,000 to 9,000. Despite their numerical disadvantage and the fact that they were exhausted, malnourished, and suffering from disease after a long march, the English managed to win decisively.
    The English victory can be attributed to several factors:
    Longbowmen: The English army had a large number of longbowmen, whose arrows wreaked havoc on the French knights and infantry. The French, clad in armor, struggled in the muddy battlefield, making them easy targets.
    Tactical Choices: King Henry V made strategic use of the terrain, positioning his troops between two dense forests, which narrowed the battlefield and prevented the French from fully utilizing their numerical advantage.
    French Mistakes: The French made several tactical errors. Their initial cavalry charge was repulsed, and their heavily armored knights became bogged down in the muddy terrain. As they pushed forward, the narrow battlefield caused them to compress together, making movement difficult and rendering them even more susceptible to English arrows.
    The outcome was catastrophic for the French, with thousands killed, including many nobles and knights. The English, on the other hand, suffered relatively few casualties.
    The Battle of Agincourt is immortalized in William Shakespeare's play "Henry V," which contains the famous St. Crispin's Day speech delivered by the king to rally his troops before the battle.
    Given the odds and the conditions, the English victory at Agincourt can certainly be considered "insane" in the context of military history!
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