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217 BCE battle of the Second Punic War
217 BCE battle of the Second Punic War
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910 battle during the Hungarian invasions of Europe
910 battle during the Hungarian invasions of Europe
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1138 battle between a force of Scots and English knights and men at arms
1138 battle between a force of Scots and English knights and men at arms
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1523 battle of the Swedish War of Liberation
1523 battle of the Swedish War of Liberation
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Battle in The Netherlands in 1583
Battle in The Netherlands in 1583
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