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The Battle of the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod and the forces of the Livonian Order and Bishopric of Dorpat on April 5,1242, at Lake Peipus
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The Battle of the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod led by Prince Alexander Nevsky and the forces of the Livonian Order and Bishopric of Dorpat led by Bishop Hermann of Dorpat on April 5, 1242, at Lake Peipus. The battle is notable for having been fought largely on the frozen lake, which gave the battle its name.