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During the Danzig Rebellion in 1575 the City of Danzig apparently fielded an army of about 10,000 men, while the King also fielded an Army of about 11,000 men. How was one city able to afford an army almost the size of that of the King?

by /u/[deleted] in /r/AskHistorians

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