| ID | 118669 |
| Title Proper | Did Jan Capek of Sany Betray the Hussites at the battle of Lipany in the year 1434? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Papajik, David |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes whether the military commander Jan Capek of Sány betrayed the radical Hussites in the Battle of Lipany on the 30 May 1434. In contrast to the prevailing view of previous literature, the author comes to the conclusion, based on an analysis of the sources, that Jan Capek of Sány was not a traitor. His betrayal is not supported by period sources nor have reasons been found as to why he would betray his co-warriors. The coalition of moderate Hussites and Catholics achieved victory in the battle thanks to military cunning, wherein they pretended to flee in order to draw their enemies from their position. Upon reaching too great a distance from their barricade of wagons, the enemy was routed in the open fields. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol. 25, No.3; Jul-Sep 2012: p.369-380 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol. 25, No.3; Jul-Sep 2012: p.369-380 |
| Key Words | Battle of Lipany ; Jan Capek ; Moderate Hussites ; Betray |