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24. 3. 1775

24.3. 1775 Battle of Chlumec nad Cidlinou

On 24 March 1775, the peasant army was defeated by the imperial army at the Battle of Chlumec nad Cidlinou, which suppressed the uprising. On the same day, Maria Theresa also issued a patent encouraging the peasants to return home and to work in peace.

23. 3. 1915

23.3. 1915 Vasily Zaitsev was born

Vasily Zaitsev was one of the best snipers during World War II. He also wrote several textbooks, taught and was a factory director himself. He was born on March 23, 1915.

22. 3. 1312

22.3. 1312 The end of the Templar Order

During their existence, the Templars became excellent bankers and knights of great influence. Their power and wealth angered the monarchs, which also led to the dissolution of the Order on 22 March 1312.

A secret bunker from World War II

In Scotland, workers found a secret World War II bunker during a logging operation. Apparently, it was used by Churchill's Secret Service. It was known for its unconventional practices. When threatened with capture by the enemy, they committed suicide.

21. 3. 1933

21.3.1933 Completion of the Dachau concentration camp

It was a horrible sight, the barracks reeked of death and disease. This was the concentration camp at Dachau when it was liberated by the American army. The Germans built the death factory in just two months, completing it on March 21, 1933.

20. 3. 1945

20.3 1945 - Nero's order

When the end of the war approached, Hitler thought he would destroy everything. He signed the so-called Nero Order, which ordered the destruction of all strategic buildings. It was to be carried out by Albert Speer, who only carried out the order under the guise of...

19. 3. 1883

19.3. 1883 - General Joseph Warren Stilwell

He served in the US Army during both world wars. He disliked the British and earned the nickname Vinegar Joe. Joseph Warren Stilwell was born March 19, 1883.

17. 3. 1939

17.3.1939 Hitler in Brno

The Germans welcomed Adolf Hitler to Brno on 17 March 1939 with great glory. Mayor Oskar Judex was waiting for him at the New Town Hall, together with his beleaguered son, who thanked the Führer that he could eat enough. The German terror did not wait long...

16. 3. 1880

16.3. 1880 General Eduard Kadlec is born

During the First World War Eduard Kadlec was one of the most respected commanders. Eventually he died in poverty and forgotten, his wife had to sell off his decorations. He was born 140 years ago.

15. 3. 1939

15.3.1939 Occupation of Czechoslovakia by German troops

During 15 March 1939, German troops occupied Bohemia and Moravia, which was no longer an independent state. On the same day, Adolf Hitler arrived at Prague Castle.

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