Tannenberg Collection

The Battle of Grunwald. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Russian prisoners at Tannenberg
Russian prisoners in Tannenberg following the important battle fought there from August-September 1914 in which the German Eighth Army defeated the Russian 1st and 2nd Armies

The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa
3252927 The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa, Poland (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial view of the Tannenberg Memorial, near Olsztynek, Poland, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)
Aerial view of the Tannenberg Memorial, near Olsztynek, Poland, c1931, (1933). The memorial commemorated the German soldiers killed during the victory over the Russians at the Battle of Tannenberg

View of Jedlova mountain in Lusatian mountains, Rynartice, Jetrichovice, Okres Decin, Ustecky kraj Province, Bohemian Switzerland National Park, North-Western Czech Republic, Czech Republic

Jan Zizka on the winning side at the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, 1882 (litho)
446531 Jan Zizka on the winning side at the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Grunwald (sketch). Artist: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
The Battle of Grunwald (sketch). Found in the collection of Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku

The Battle of Tannenberg, August 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Tannenberg, August 1914. Private Collection

After the Battle of Grunwald. The Solidarity of the Northern Slavs (The cycle The Slav Epic). Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Churches Erzgebirgskreis Horse-drawn carriages
Churches in Erzgebirgskreis, Horse-drawn carriages in Germany, Mail carriers, Tannenberg (Sachsen), 1898, Erzgebirgskreis, Tannenberg, Ansicht

Hindenburg and Ludendorff
Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934), with German General Erich Ludendorff (1865 1937). Hindenburg retired from the Prussian army as a general in 1911

The legend of Frederick the Peaceables Taufritt, 1854 (fresco)
XPH311155 The legend of Frederick the Peaceables Taufritt, 1854 (fresco) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

BATTLE OF TANNENBERG, 1410. The defeat of the knights of the Teutonic Order by Polish and Lithuanian forces at Tannenberg, Poland, on 15 July 1410. Etching, 19th century

The Battle of Grunwald (1st Battle of Tannenberg) July 15, 1410. king Jogaila (Wladyslaw II Jagiello) led Kingdom of Poland

The Battle of Grunwald (1st Battle of Tannenberg) July 15, 1410. king Jogaila (Wladyslaw II Jagiello) led Kingdom of Poland

Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) German soldier and statesman. Recalled at the outbreak of the First World War, he first came to prominence at the age of sixty - six as the victor at Tannenberg in

Wladyslaw II of Poland
WLADYSLAW II First ruler of the Jagiello dynasty, duke of Lithuania, destroyed the Teutonic Knights at Tannenberg 1410, established Poland as a power

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"Tannenberg: A Historical Tapestry of Triumph and Tragedy" Step back in time to witness the epic Battle of Grunwald, where Polish and Lithuanian forces clashed with the Teutonic Knights in 1410. Jan Zizka, a legendary figure, stood tall on the winning side, forever etched in history. Fast forward to 1914 when another battle unfolded - the Battle of Tannenberg. Anonymous artists captured its intensity on canvas, showcasing the bravery and sacrifice that took place during this pivotal moment. From an aerial view aboard a Zeppelin in 1931 (1933), we catch a glimpse of the Tannenberg Memorial near Olsztynek, Poland. It stands as a solemn reminder of those who fought valiantly for their nations' honor. Intriguingly, Adolf Hitler himself visited Tannenberg in 1933 alongside President von Hindenburg and Hermann Goering. Little did they know that this visit would later be commemorated by Nazi memorial ceremonies held at Court of Honour on August 7th, 1934. The artistic world also paid tribute to these historical events. Matejko's sketch depicts The Battle of Grunwald with meticulous detail while Alfons Marie Mucha's masterpiece "The Solidarity of Northern Slavs" captures unity after the battle's aftermath. Beyond battles and memorials lie picturesque landscapes like Jedlova mountain nestled within Lusatian mountains or Erzgebirgskreis churches adorned with horse-drawn carriages. These serene scenes offer solace amidst tumultuous times. Tannenberg remains not just a name but an emblematic symbol representing valorous victories and poignant losses throughout history. Let us remember those who fought bravely while acknowledging both triumphs and tragedies engraved upon its storied grounds.