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Jan, Count Žižka, (born c. 1376—died Oct. 11, 1424, Přibyslav, Bohemia [now in Czech Republic
Even blinded he led Hussite peasant forces to victory. His forces were often outnumbered, but used brilliant tactics including fortified wagons, early 15th century guns, and taking advantage of what he had. His peasant soldiers for infighting were often armed with modified wheat threshing flails that they were familiar with. His most famous battle he won after he lost his second eye. He died of plague in 1424.
Even blinded he led Hussite peasant forces to victory. His forces were often outnumbered, but used brilliant tactics including fortified wagons, early 15th century guns, and taking advantage of what he had. His peasant soldiers for infighting were often armed with modified wheat threshing flails that they were familiar with. His most famous battle he won after he lost his second eye. He died of plague in 1424.