Historical Events tagged with "Banská Bystrica"

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Military & Warfare

German Forces Capture Banská Bystrica

October 27th, 1944 80 years ago

Banská Bystrica was captured by German forces, ending the Slovak National Uprising. This strategic location in central Slovakia had been held by insurgents, part of a broader resistance against Axis occupation. The capture occurred after intense battles, marking a significant moment in the conflict between German troops and Slovak partisans. The fall of the city demonstrated the challenges faced by the Slovak resistance.

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