Word: poltava
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...coldest winter in centuries-so cold that vodka froze and it was said wood would not burn in the open air. By spring, Charles's Army had dwindled from 44,000 to 20,000 men. In June it was overwhelmed by Peter's well-fed men at Poltava...