1618 ⟶ Bohemian Revolt Triggers the Thirty Years' War
The Bohemian Revolt precipitates the Thirty Years' War, whic...
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⚔️ Bohemian Revolt Triggers the Thirty Years' War
The Bohemian Revolt precipitates the Thirty Years' War, which devastates Europe in the years 1618–48.⟶
Thirty Years' WarReligious ConflictHoly Roman EmpireHabsburgsChristianityWarfareMilitary HistoryPolitical Instability
Germany⚔️ Ferdinand II's Victory Over Bohemian Rebels at White Mountain
Emperor Ferdinand II defeats the Bohemian rebels in the Battle of White Mountain.⟶
Thirty Years' WarBattleHoly Roman EmpireChristianityHabsburgsMilitary Conflict
Czech RepublicGermany🤝 Cardinal Richelieu's Alliance with Sweden Against the Habsburgs
Cardinal Richelieu allies with Swedish Protestant forces in the Thirty Years' War to counter Ferdinand II's expansion.⟶
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France
Sweden⚔️ Gustavus Adolphus Killed at Battle of Lützen
Battle of Lützen, death of king of Sweden Gustav II Adolf.Battle of Nördlingen (1634). The Catholic Imperial army, bolstered by professional Habsburg Spanish troops won a great victory in the battle over the combined Protestant armies of Sweden and their German allies⟶
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SwedenGermany⚔️ Battle of Lützen: Gustavus Adolphus' Death
Battle of Lützen, death of king of Sweden Gustav II Adolf.⟶
Thirty Years' WarBattleMilitary HistoryHoly Roman EmpireChristianityMilitary TacticsEarly Modern WarfareSaxony
GermanySweden⚔️ Catholic Victory at the Battle of Nördlingen
Battle of Nördlingen results in Catholic victory.⟶
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Germany