Stębark

Poland

Also known as: Tannenberg

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Stębark is a village located southwest of Olsztyn in northeastern Poland. Historically, it was known as Tannenberg in German. This location has been the site of significant battles, including those in 1410 and 1914. Before 1945, Stębark was part of East Prussia, Germany.1

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Battle of Grunwald
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