Modlin
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Modlin may refer to:
- Modlin (Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), a village until 1961, now a district of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
- Modlin ArmyModlin ArmyModlin Army was one of the Polish armies that took part in the Polish Defensive War of 1939. After heavy casualties in the battle of Mława , the Army was forced to abandon its positions near Warsaw around September 10; eventually it took part in the battle of Tomaszów Mazowiecki and surrendered...
, a Polish army during the invasion of Poland in 1939 - Battle of ModlinBattle of ModlinThe Battle of Modlin took place during the German invasion of Poland at the beginning of the Second World War. Modlin Fortress was initially the headquarters of the Modlin Army until its retreat eastwards. From 13 September to 29 September in 1939 it served as a defensive citadel for Polish forces...
, a battle during the Polish September Campaign - Modlin FortressModlin FortressModlin Fortress is one of the biggest 19th century fortresses in Poland. It is located the town of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki in district Modlin on the Narew river, some 50 kilometres north of Warsaw...
, a fortress constructed in the 19th century - Modlin AirportModlin AirportModlin Airport is a disused military airfield, currently being converted into a passenger airport for low-cost carriers serving the Warsaw, Poland market. The airport is scheduled to open for passenger service prior to UEFA Euro 2012. On 8 February 2010, the airport was registered officially as...
, a planned airport serving the Warsaw area - Modlin, formerly ORP WiliaORP WiliaORP Wilia was a school ship of the Polish Navy of the Second Polish Republic.-Construction:...
, a ship of the Polish Merchant Navy during World War II