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that John the blind, king of Bohemia, led a calvary charge at the battle of crecy in 1346. He tied his reins to other knights to maintain his direction. All were unhorsed and killed.

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Fun Fact: that John the blind, king of Bohemia, led a calvary charge at the battle of crecy in 1346. He tied his reins to other knights to maintain his direction. All were unhorsed and killed.

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