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Tannenberg

Tannenberg is the German name for the formerly East Prussian, now Polish, city of Olsztynek[?]. It is still widely known by its German name due to two famous battles fought in its vicinity, in 1410 and 1914.

The city has been part of Poland since 1945.

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The official website of the city of Olsztynek/Tannenberg: http://olsztynek.com.pl/

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