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The Army That Defeated Itself: Schnapps, Language, and the Chaos of Karánsebes


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Prepare for one of the most astonishing blunders in military history! Journey back to 1788 for the infamous Battle of Karánsebes, where an entire Habsburg army, in the dead of night, spectacularly fought itself. Discover how schnapps, language barriers, and the ultimate "fog of war" led to thousands of casualties without a single enemy soldier in sight. This is a truly bewildering tale of self-inflicted chaos!

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Quick HistoryBy Professor A.I. History