Russians occupy and burn Berlin

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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While Frederick II of Prussia is absent in Silesia, Russian and Imperial forces occupy Berlin and burn large areas of the city. Even when Frederick manages to advance to claim back the city, he is forced to allow them to retreat unchallenged.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Russians occupy and burn Berlin". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17759, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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