Historical Events tagged with "rudau"

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Battle of Rudau: Teutonic Knights Clash with Lithuania

February 17th, 1370 655 years ago

The Battle of Rudau saw the Grand Duchy of Lithuania face off against the Teutonic Knights in a decisive conflict. Occurring in the Baltics, this battle was significant for the ongoing tensions and territorial disputes between the expanding Lithuanian state and the formidable Teutonic Order, which sought to Christianize and exert control over the region. Both forces aimed to establish dominance, making this clash a pivotal moment in the Northern Crusades.

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