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Apr 26, 2024 · Battle of Breitenfeld. Artist: Carl Wahlbom, Public Domain. In 1631, Gustavus delivered a crushing blow to the Catholic League at the Battle of Breitenfeld. This victory wasn’t just a military win; it was a statement, a signal to the Protestant states that the “Lion of the North”was in their corner. But in 1632, the cost of this holy war ...
6 days ago · Monarchy of Sweden. The monarchy of Sweden is centred on the monarchical head of state of Sweden, [3] by law a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system. [4] There have been kings in what now is the Kingdom of Sweden for more than a millennium. Originally an elective monarchy, it became a hereditary monarchy in the 16th ...
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Apr 30, 2024 · N. Geoffrey Parker. Johann Tserclaes, count von Tilly was an outstanding general who was the principal commander of the Catholic League in Germany during the Thirty Years’ War. Educated by Jesuits, Tilly gained military experience in the Spanish Army of Flanders fighting the Dutch. In 1594 he joined the army of Holy.
May 1, 2024 · The Sabaton Song ‘Gott Mit Uns’ is about the Battle of Breitenfeld, fought between the Swedish under command of King Gustavus Adolphus and the Holy Roman Empire under Count Tilly. This battle was hugely influential in the Thirty Years War and the religious wars that were plaguing Europe in the 17th century. Support Sabaton History on ...
Apr 27, 2024 · The Thirty Years' War was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648. Fought primarily in Central Europe, an estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of battle, famine, or disease, while parts of present-day Germany reported population declines of over 50%.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Welcome back! This week we go on a linked diversion to a smaller war between Denmark and Sweden, with political consequences on the line for each side of the war. The two rivals had many reasons they could go to war, but today we learn exactly why Sweden decided to go to war in the middle of a major one against the HRE! Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!Support the show ...
