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1005 battle of the German-Polish War (1003–1018)
1005 battle of the German-Polish War (1003–1018)
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1631 naval battle of the Dutch invasions of Brazil
1631 naval battle of the Dutch invasions of Brazil
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1648 in the Scottish Civil War
1648 in the Scottish Civil War
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Battle near Vienna on 12 September 1683, between the Christian European states and the Ott
Battle near Vienna on 12 September 1683, between the Christian European states and the Ottomans, won by Christians commanded by Polish king John III Sobieski
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1808 battle between Sweden and Denmark-Norway
1808 battle between Sweden and Denmark-Norway
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