Merseburg

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Merseburg

(German ˈmɛrzəbʊrk)
n
(Placename) a city in E Germany, on the Saale River, in Saxony-Anhalt: residence of the dukes of Saxe-Merseburg (1656–1738); chemical industry. Pop: 35 358 (2003 est)
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The others hit Hattingen and oil refineries at Mersburg, both attracting flak and on one occasion the unwanted attentions of a German fighter.