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10 May 1940 The Battle of France began 10. 5. 1940

10 May 1940 The Battle of France began

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The main goal of Hitler's westward campaign was to win France, on whose side many soldiers from the former Czechoslovakia and Poland fought. However, Germany was successful and took other countries as well. It launched its long-awaited offensive on 10 May 1940.
9 May 1915 Battle of Arras Czechoslovak Legionnaires 9. 5. 1915

9 May 1915 Battle of Arras Czechoslovak Legionnaires

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By their courage, the Czech legionaries at the Battle of Arras also drew other soldiers to the attack. However, due to heavy casualties, the Nazdar Company practically ceased to exist. To this day, however, a monument commemorates it in France. The fighting began at 10 a.m. on May 9, 1915.
8 May 1394 The nobles imprisoned King Wenceslas IV. 8. 5. 1394

8 May 1394 The nobles imprisoned King Wenceslas IV.

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The enemies of Wenceslas IV captured the king twice. The first time was in May 1394, when he was taken to Wildberg Castle near Linz. The feuding parties eventually struck a deal. The second time they imprisoned the monarch was in Vienna in 1402.
7 May 1765 HMS Victory was launched 7. 5. 1765

7 May 1765 HMS Victory was launched

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An incredible 255 HMS Victory are in the service of the British Navy. She took part in both the Battle of Trafgar and the Battle of Cape St Vincent. She was launched on May 7, 1765.
6 May 1757 Battle of Sterbohol 6. 5. 1757

6 May 1757 Battle of Sterbohol

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The Battle of Sterbohol was the second largest engagement of the Seven Years' War. It saw the Prussian army of Frederick II and the Habsburg army led by Prince Charles of Lorraine. It took place on 6 May 1757.
More unique detectorist finds declared treasure

More unique detectorist finds declared treasure

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Gold ring from 400 - 200 BC, which is only the sixth of its kind to be found in England, and a medieval silver brooch with two centaurs dating from between 1200 and 1300, have beenThe Covid-19 crisis was investigated by video conference between Coroner John Ellery of Telford & Wrekin, experts from the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) and one of the finders..
5 May 1705 King Leopold I of Bohemia died. 5. 5. 1705

5 May 1705 King Leopold I of Bohemia died.

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Leopold I belonged to the Habsburg family, which was obvious at first sight. He had a typically large, overhanging lower lip. His nearly half-century reign was largely filled with wars. He died on 5 May 1705.
3 May 1645 Swedes began to besiege Brno 3. 5. 1645

3 May 1645 Swedes began to besiege Brno

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The siege of Brno lasted over three months. The locals did not give up even in the most difficult moments and sang mocking songs on the walls. The enemy in the form of the Swedish army arrived at the gates of the city on May 3, 1645.
2 May 1915 Battle of Gorlice 2. 5. 1915

2 May 1915 Battle of Gorlice

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The combined German-Austrian forces succeeded in paralysing the advancing Russian army in the east in the spring of 1915, one of the most important moments of the First World War. The key battle took place at Gorlice.

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