Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War

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 Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! Today we move beyond negotiations and politics to another form of politics, and cover the Battle of Freiburg. This was a very focused campaign, and is a more well-known battle of the Thirty Years War. Definitely a brutal battle if nothing else. I hope you guys enjoy the episode and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we got a long one, and this episode was a lot, though it was fun. I cover the start of the Congress of Westphalia, which would ultimately lead to the Treaty of Westphalia, though that is a few years out. There is a lot going on, but I hope this summarizing lets you guys get a grasp on it. Please review and comment, and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! We finish up our little side adventure with the Battle of Rocroi. It's a bit short, but this does provide a good conclusion for this other aspect that tied to the Thirty Years War. This is one of the most famous battles of this war and era, and soon the Westphalian Peace Talks would begin, which would be where the war would end in a few years. I hope you enjoyed this and I'll see you next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! Sorry for the late episode, but here we have the war in the north, with Spain versus the Dutch and Spanish. It was just as messy as down south, but with more firm allies up north, France could have a better grasp, though Spain would not make it easy. But politics will also rear its ugly head, especially for Spain, whose lead minister was having issues internally and externally. I hope you enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week I cover the side war of France vs Spain, which would continue after the Thirty Years War ended. Rivals by dynasty, the pair were fighting over Europe even as the French were involved in Germany. And this week we cover the fighting in Italy and the Pyrenees, which was just as destructive as the other war. I hope you like it and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week I cover the campaigning of 1643 and the Battle of Tuttlingen between the French and Imperials. Can the allies pull off another successful year like previous, or will the imperials be able to hold them back? I hope you guys enjoy the episode and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! New mic is here, so we are back in business! Today I cover the second battle of Breitenfeld, and the repercussions of the battle for the diplomacy for the war. The Habsburgs were not in a good state, and this victory could secure them a better position against the resurgent Swedes. We'll see what happens, and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back to the new year! And with a new year comes a new episode! This time I cover the Battle of Kempen and the Swedish campaign with their new commander, Torstennson. And sorry for the sudden finish. My mic is having real issues during re-recording, so I decided to just drop the last couple seconds of my usual exit. I have new stuff coming soon, so I'll be good for then! I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back and Merry early Christmas! This week I cover the Battle of Wolfenbuttel and the political consequences of it. This never stayed the same in this war, and the end of 1641 was no different. There will be no episode this month, due to to said holidays. I hope you guys enjoyed the episode and I'll see you guys next year! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back and hope my American watchers had a good Thanksgiving! This is week we cover Baner's last campaign and the resulting mutiny, and the way that the imperials tried to take advantage of that. France and Sweden have to work on their political issues, which you'll see if they do. I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we cover more widespread changes among the politics of the war, particularly with the imperials. Also add on armies adapting to new conditions of the war, and we can see how everyone is having to flow with the dynamics of the over two decades of war. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! The war changes it's dynamic as we move into the 1640s, and the beginning of the end of the war. We still have eight years to go, but we still have twists and turns as both sides try to gain the advantage over the other. And both sides have to deal with the consequences of fighting for so many years. Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we cover more diplomacy, this time fighting over the command and control over a few independent armies scattered across Germany. They were hotly contested by the two sides of the war, and we will see how this plays out. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week I cover the fall of Breisach, and the aftereffects of the fall of one of the toughest fortresses in Europe. And the rise of a third factions adds to the complication of the diplomacy of the war, frustrating Ferdinand and the Swedes alike. But that is to be heard in the episode. I hope you enjoy the episode, and please review and spread the word! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we continue the Rhine campaign led by Bernhard, who continued to advance and besiege Breisach. But the imperials wouldn't just let him do that, so both sides would fight again. Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we cover the Battle of Rheinfelden, the first part of a campaign along the Rhine by Bernhard. It won't be easy for the general, but let's see what happens. I want to thank you all for listening and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we take a look back at the situation of the Swedes and an imperial campaign to drive them back to the sea, along with the financial situation of the imperial army. Once again how the army gets paid reared its ugly head, and finances would show themselves the bane of everyone. I'll see you guys next time, and thanks for listening. Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week I cover Hessen-kassel and the Palatine again, two minor fronts that were thorns in the side of the imperials. They each presented unique situations, and we see how it resolves. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com

Welcome back! This week we jump back into the war after Ferdinand III took over. We get a short biography of the man, before we get into the increasing boil of the war. Thank you for listening, and a I'll see you guys next time! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com