1475 AD: 20,000 CRUSHED an Ottoman Invasion - The Battle That Shocked Europe

Описание: 1475 AD: 20,000 CRUSHED an Ottoman Invasion - The Battle That Shocked Europe

In 1475, Europe watched a brutal underdog victory unfold at the Battle of Vaslui (Podul Inalt), where Stephen the Great’s forces shattered a much larger Ottoman army in freezing, foggy conditions.
This video breaks down how terrain, deception, and disciplined formations turned the battlefield into a trap - and why the numbers in many retellings are often inflated by medieval chroniclers.
You’ll learn what the most reliable accounts suggest about troop strength, tactics, and the chaos that followed once the Ottoman lines collapsed.
We also explain why this victory mattered strategically, how it impacted the wider Moldavian-Ottoman war, and what it did - and did not - “save” in the long run.
If you love medieval warfare, forgotten European battles, and ruthless strategy against impossible odds, this episode is for you.

In this long-form documentary, we cover:
The causes and build-up
The key commanders and armies
Terrain, formations, and tactics
A clear timeline of the fighting
The aftermath and why it mattered

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