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Władysław of Legnica ( Polish: Władysław legnicki; 6 June 1296 – after 13 January 1352), was a Duke of Legnica during 1296–1312 (with his brothers until 1311 and briefly alone during 1311–1312), of Brzeg and Wrocław during 1296–1311 (with his brothers). He was the third son of Henry V the Fat, Duke of Legnica and Wrocław, by his ...
The heavy-armed knights proved helpless against a mobile, fast-moving enemy, who had mastered the art of reconnaissance and diversion, dividing and combining forces before the decisive clash. by Wiesław Chełminiak. Wrocław, the largest gord in Silesia, rivalling Krakow in terms of importance and wealth, was burning.
Władysław of Legnica (Polish: Władysław legnicki; 6 June 1296 – after 13 January 1352), was a Duke of Legnica during 1296–1312 (with his brothers until 1311 and briefly alone during 1311–1312), of Brzeg and Wrocław during 1296–1311 (with his brothers).
Legnica, city, Dolnośląskie województwo (province), southwestern Poland. It lies along the Kaczawa River in the western lowlands of Silesia (Śląsk). The courtyard of Piast Castle, Legnica, Poland. A 12th-century Silesian stronghold, Legnica became the capital of an autonomous principality in 1248.
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The Battle of Legnica was a significant conflict during the Mongol invasion of Europe in 1241. The clash between the Mongol Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian alliance played a crucial role in shaping medieval warfare. The Battle of Legnica is a prime example of the unique weapons, tactics, and strategies employed during medieval warfare.
The first documented traces of the Slavic tribe which settled Legnica come from the 8th century. The fortified settlement had already existed at that time. The name of the city appeared for the first time in the document issued by Boleslaus the Curly, the principal duke of Poland, in 1149.
Medieval Chronicles. Medieval Battles | Wars. The Mongol Onslaught: The Battle of Legnica. The Battle of Legnica, also known as the Battle of Liegnitz, was a significant conflict fought between the Mongol Empire and the combined forces of Poland, Bohemia, and Moravia on April 9, 1241.
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