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23.6. 1866 Prussian army invaded Bohemia 23. 6. 1866

23.6. 1866 Prussian army invaded Bohemia

Viky
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Over 170,000 men died during the Prusso-Austrian War, also known as the Seven Weeks War. It also affected Bohemia, which was invaded by Prussian troops on 23 June 1866. The conflict was only ended by an armistice signed in Mikulov.
22.6. 1944 Operation Bagration began 22. 6. 1944

22.6. 1944 Operation Bagration began

Viky
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In June 1944, the Red Army launched one of the largest offensives of the Second World War, Operation Bagration. The initial onslaught was directed at Army Group Centre, and Hitler, who issued orders to hold positions, considered it a feint attack.
20.6. 1621 27 participants in the uprising sentenced to death 20. 6. 1621

20.6. 1621 27 participants in the uprising sentenced to death

Viky
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As early as 18 June 1621, a wooden execution scaffold covered with black cloth began to be built on Old Town Square in Prague, right next to the Town Hall. The execution of 27 representatives of the Estates Opposition took place three days later. Throughout the execution, trumpets and drums were sounded.
Recliners 24. 6. 1942

Recliners

quo_vadis
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Greetings to all fans of history and travellers against the flow of time. I think there is no one who does not know the fate of Ležáky and Lidice. Much has been written about them.
19.6. 1944 Battle of the Philippine Sea 19. 6. 1944

19.6. 1944 Battle of the Philippine Sea

Viky
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The Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944 ended in disaster for the Japanese Air Force. The Japanese lost some 300 aircraft in a single day, in what became known as the "pigeon shoot in the Marianas."
In the grounds of a 14th-century Polish castle, detectorists discovered a Jewish treasure from World War II

In the grounds of a 14th-century Polish castle, detectorists discovered a Jewish treasure from World War II

GM4PRO
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A depot of silver artefacts hidden in the period around the Second World War was discovered in the ruins of a castle in Nowy Sącz in southern Poland. Detectorists from a local association were searching for possible second-war munitions near the castle tower when a representative of the association reported a very strong signal. At first, he thought he had just come across a rusty piece of metal. But after removing it, he found a silver treasure in perfect condition...
18.6. 1757 Battle of Cologne 18. 6. 1757

18.6. 1757 Battle of Cologne

Viky
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During the Battle of Cologne in June 1757 over twenty thousand soldiers were killed or wounded. It was therefore one of the largest conflicts of the Seven Years' War. The Prussians had to leave Bohemia after their defeat.
17 June 1848 Bloodshed in Běchovice 17. 6. 1848

17 June 1848 Bloodshed in Běchovice

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From 12 to 17 June 1848, an uprising took place in Prague, culminating the revolutionary process in the Czech lands. The whole railway from Olomouc to Prague was busy at that time. The tragedy occurred in Běchovice, where at least seven people died. Soldiers are said to have fired into the crowded carriages.

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