Historical Events tagged with "kolobrzeg"

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Military & Warfare

Rumyantsev Captures Kołobrzeg Fortress

December 16th, 1761 263 years ago

The Russian forces under General Pyotr Rumyantsev captured the Prussian fortress of Kołobrzeg after a rigorous four-month siege. This military operation was part of the larger Seven Years' War, where Russia sought to assert its influence in the region while combating Prussian forces. The capture of the fortress marked a significant strategic victory for Russia in its ongoing conflict with Prussia.

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