What was the Treaty of Melno?

Introduction The Treaty of Melno (Lithuanian: Melno taika; Polish: Pokój melneński) or Treaty of Lake Melno (German: Friede von Melnosee) was a peace treaty ending the Gollub War. It was signed on 27 September 1422, between the Teutonic Knights and an alliance of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania at Lake… Read More

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What was the Battle of Plowce?

Introduction The Battle of Płowce took place on 27 September 1331 between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order. It formed part of the Polich-Teutonic War (1326 to 1332). The Battle The Teutonic Order attempted to take Brześć Kujawski after standing all day in the sun. The German army from the Teutonic Order had… Read More

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What was the Thirteen Years’ War?

Introduction The Thirteen Years’ War (German: Dreizehnjähriger Krieg; Polish: wojna trzynastoletnia), also called the War of the Cities, was a conflict fought in 1454-1466 between the Prussian Confederation, allied with the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, and the State of the Teutonic Order. The war began as an uprising by Prussian cities and local… Read More