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640 AD decisive battle during the Muslim conquest of Egypt
640 AD decisive battle during the Muslim conquest of Egypt
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1386 battle between old Switzerland confederation and Habsburg
1386 battle between old Switzerland confederation and Habsburg
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1409 battle in Europe
1409 battle in Europe
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1422 middle ages battle
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Battle during the Mainz Feud, part of the larger Bavarian War
Battle during the Mainz Feud, part of the larger Bavarian War
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