Season 9 · Episode 423
423 – Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero
Featured | The British History Podcast · Jamie Jeffers
July 7, 202325m 44s
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Show Notes
William’s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawed strategy involving commandeering all boats for a siege. The narrative weaves through a series of mishaps, including an incendiary sabotage by Hereward, resulting in a disastrous loss for the Normans. This account not only highlights the cunning and resilience […]
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