Tannenberg (Grunwald)

The Battle of Tannenberg, also known as the Battle of Grunwald (1410), was a major confrontation during the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War. It took place in present-day Poland, where Polish and Lithuanian forces decisively defeated the Teutonic Knights, a German military order. The battle ended Teutonic ambitions to expand eastward and marked a significant shift in regional power. It is celebrated as a symbol of Polish and Lithuanian national pride and resistance against foreign domination. The battle's outcome helped shape the political landscape of Eastern Europe for centuries to come.