Posted on Nov 16, 2020
Francisco Pizarro traps Incan emperor Atahualpa
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Great article. Not mentioned, however, is the important fact that between 50 and 75% of all the Incas had died of smallpox and measles in the years before Pizarro arrived, greatly improving his chance of success.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
That is also true. The Europeans brought all sorts of diseases over to the "new world" that the natives had no immunity or ability to fight off.
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