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The Teutonic Knights’ desire to expand into Polish and Lithuanian territories in 1410 led to a grave miscalculation. Overconfident in their military prowess, they faced a united front from Polish and Lithuanian forces. The Knights underestimated their adversaries but learned the hard way when they were outmaneuvered in a classic ruse that culminated in a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Grunwald.
The knights’ army was decimated, showcasing the dangers of overconfidence in warfare.