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Peter the Great and the Great Northern War: Victory at Poltava — Fexingo History

Peter the Great and the Great Northern War: Victory at Poltava — Fexingo History

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 In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the Great Northern War, the defining conflict of Peter the Great's reign. They explore how a young, ambitious tsar took on the formidable Swedish Empire under Charles XII, a military genius. Lucas details the humiliating defeat at Narva in 1700, Peter's subsequent reforms to rebuild the Russian army, and the strategic use of scorched earth tactics. The climax comes at the Battle of Poltava in 1709, where Peter's new-model army crushed the Swedes, capturing many and forcing Charles XII into exile. The conversation also covers Peter's controversial alliance with the Cossack hetman Ivan Mazepa, who switched sides, and the complex peace negotiations that finally gave Russia a window to the Baltic. Luna asks sharp questions about the scale of the war, Peter's personal courage, and the cost in lives. The episode ends with a reflection on how Poltava transformed Russia into a European power, setting the stage for St. Petersburg's rise.

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