Near Kutná Hora lies the battlefield of Malešov, one of the most important clashes of the Hussite Wars. Fought in 1424, the battle saw the forces of Jan Žižka defeat a coalition of nobles opposing the Hussite movement.
Near Kutná Hora lies the battlefield of Malešov, one of the most important clashes of the Hussite Wars. Fought in 1424, the battle saw the forces of Jan Žižka defeat a coalition of nobles opposing the Hussite movement. Žižka's innovative tactics, including the use of fortified wagon formations, helped make him one of medieval Europe's most famous commanders. Visitors can explore the rural landscape around Malešov and combine the battlefield with nearby historic attractions including Kutná Hora.
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