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Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha (English: John Zizka of Trocnov and the Chalice; c. 1360 – 11 October 1424) was a Czech general who was a contemporary and follower of Jan Hus and was a Radical Hussite and led the Taborites. Žižka was a successful military leader and is now a Czech national hero.
Nov 19, 2021 · Jan Žižka (l. c. 1360 – 1424) was a Czech general and one of the most brilliant tacticians in military history. In the Hussite Wars (1419 to c. 1434), he was undefeated as the leader of the Hussites against the Catholic loyalists.
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Jan, Count Žižka was a military commander and national hero of Bohemia who led the victorious Hussite armies against the German king Sigismund, foreshadowing the revolution of military tactics two centuries later in his introduction of mobile artillery.
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Dec 1, 2022 · The 2022 film, Medieval, the most expensive Czech movie ever made at $23 million USD, tells the tale of Jan Žižka, the famed Bohemian commander who never lost a battle. Set before the outbreak of the Hussite Wars, the film follows Žižka as he makes a name for himself in the military.
Nov 16, 2021 · Jan Žižka was a Czech military commander during the medieval Hussite Wars of (1419 - 1436) that took place in central Europe. He is remembered for his introduction of war wagons into medieval warfare...
Aug 7, 2018 · Learn about Jan Zizka, a blind military genius who led the Hussites in the 14th century against the Catholic Church. Discover his achievements, tactics, and legacy in this article by War History Online.
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May 6, 2018 · Jan Žižka: One of the Greatest Generals in History. / history_uncovered Jan Žižka was a Czech military commander during the medieval Hussite Wars of (1419 - 1436) that took place in central...
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