Polish-Teutonic War (1431–1435)

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Polish-Teutonic War of 1431-1435 has begun with the alliance between Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Paul von Rusdorf, and Grand Duke of Lithuania, Švitrigaila. Both leaders wanted to strengthen their realms and weaken the neigbhouring Kingdom of Poland.

In 1431 the Teutonic Knights invaded Poland, ravaging Dobrzyń Land, Kuyavia, Krajna and taking the town of Nieszawa. Poland allied itself with the Czech Hussites, and in turn, in 1432, Polish-Czech forces ravaged Teutonic territories in Pomerania and Prussia, taking several towns and castles.

In 1433 negotiations started; first in September in Jasieniec, but Teutonic Knights refused the Polish demands. The Polish king threatened to renew hostilities, and the negotiations were resumed in Łęczyca. Finally the Teutonic Knights agreed to all Polish demands in December in Brześć Kujawski.