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Battle of Grunwald: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Zalgiris • Battle of Grünfelde • Battle of Tannenberg
Date July 15, 1410
Location Poland • Stębark
Participants Lithuania • Poland • Teutonic Order

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Key People

Vytautas the Great
Vytautas the Great
Lithuanian leader

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