Talk:Siege of Danzig

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[edit] forcing Stanislas to flee to Königsberg

As I know Stanislas quit in secret Danzig to avoid more destructions in Danzig. After that, when council of Danzig found that fact, Danzig was surrender to attackers.
Please don't ask for sources. Later I will try to come with more information ...—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.54.212.102 (talk)

[edit] Other "Siege of Danzig"

~1655–1660 By Swedish forces against Danzig's garrison (council of Danzig decide to be loyal to Polish Kingdom). Event related to Deluge (history)
Unsuccessfully

1576-1577 By just elected polish king Stefan Batory against Danzig's garrison. More information available in that article.
Successfully

Napoleonic wars Twice. First by French forces against Prussians army (1804? 1805?). Second time by Russian forces against French Army (1812?).
Both successful

1945 By Soviet Army against Nazi forces. Causing very very very heavy damages.
Successfully

All of that I remember by heart <-- this is why I am putting it here not directly on the page. Later (hopefully) I will come with more informations and sources. If you want to move it to page, please do it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.54.212.102 (talk)