Historical Events tagged with "jagiello"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Polish-Lithuanian Alliance Triumphs at Grunwald
The Battle of Grunwald marked a significant victory for the allied forces of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania against the army of the Teutonic Order. Occurring during the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War, the clash took place in 1410 near the village of Grunwald in modern-day Poland. The battle was a result of long-standing tensions and territorial disputes between the Polish-Lithuanian coalition and the Teutonic Knights. The successful strategy employed by the allied forces, led primarily by King Władysław II Jagiełło of Poland and Grand Duke Vytautas of Lithuania, not only showcased their military prowess but also marked a turning point in the struggle for dominance in Eastern Europe.
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