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Battle of Liegnitz: Mongol forces defeat the Polish and German armies.

Historical image related to Battle of Liegnitz: Mongol forces defeat the Polish and German armies. from April 9, 1241

Battle of Legnica

13th-century battle during the Mongol invasion of Poland

The Battle of Legnica, also known as the Battle of Liegnitz or Battle of Wahlstatt, was fought between the Mongol Empire and combined European forces at the village of Legnickie Pole (Wahlstatt), approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of the city of Legnica in the Duchy of…
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Mongol Empire

Empire in Eurasia

The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history. Originating in present-day Mongolia in East Asia, the empire at its height stretched from the Sea of Japan to Eastern Europe, extending northward into the Arctic; east and southward into the Indian subcontinent,…
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April 9

Day of the year

April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 266 days remain until the end of the year.
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