Hussites of Žatec and Louny

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The common military banner of Hussites with colors according to Jena Codex from 15th century

Hussites of Žatec and Louny, officially Union of Žatec and Louny (Czech: Žatecko-lounský svaz), were large military group of Hussites of Bohemian notable for defeating a large Imperial army sent to pacify them by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor on request of the Papacy in October 1421.[1]

This struggle became known as the second crusade against the Hussites. Their victory paved the way for a further Hussite takeover of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

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  1. ^ Audisio, G. (1999). The Waldensian Dissent: Persecution and Survival, c. 1170 – c. 1570. Cambridge University Press. p. 82. ISBN 9780521559843. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
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