July 15th in German History: The First Battle of Tannenberg

Few battles are as important to German history as the battle of Tannenberg, or Grunwald. Fought on July 15th, 1410, the Battle of Tannenberg saw the forces of Poland and Lithuania crush the army of the Teutonic Order, and so permanently break their power in the region. In 1409, the territory of Samogita revolted againstContinue reading “July 15th in German History: The First Battle of Tannenberg”