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Topic: Battle of Werben


In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Thirty Years' War
The election of the Catholic zealot Ferdinand, Archduke of Styria, as King of Bohemia caused the Bohemian Protestants to fear for their religious freedom, and in May 1618, at Hradcany castle, two Catholic councillors (Martinitz[?] and Slavata[?]) were thrown from the castle windows.
The Battle of White Mountain, near Prague in 1620 was a serious blow to Protestant ambitions in the region.
In 1632 Gustavus Adolphus dies at the Battle of Lützen (although the Swedes win the battle), and in 1634 the Swedes are defeated at the battle of Nordlingen, but they continue to fight in the war until the end in 1648.
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 the wars of central europe
The Battle of the Sabis or the Sambre, 57 BC Wednesday, 7/20/05, 9:15 AM The Battle of the Sabis, also known as the Battle of the Sambre, was fought in 57 BC between the forces of the Roman Republic and an association of Belgic tribes in Gaul.
Battle of the Elster 1080 Wednesday, 3/16/05, 7:03 AM The Emperor Henry was defeated Oct. 15, 1080, on the banks of the Elster, by the Saxon Guelph forces of Otto, who was rivalling him for supremacy in Germany.
This battle terminated the expansion of the Roman Empire, which had already established towns east of the Rhine, further to the east, and thus established the foundations for the later German nation.
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 Learn more about List of battles (alphabetical) in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Battle of Ager Sanguinis - 1119 - Crusades
Battle of Lade - 494 BC - Ionian Revolt
Battle of Xiangyang (1273) - Yuan conquest of Southern Sung
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_battles__alphabetical_.html   (4758 words)

  
 Bambooweb: Thirty Years War
Wallenstein defeated Mansfeld's army at the Battle of the Bridge of Dessau (1626) and General Tilly defeated the Danes at the Battle of Lutter (1626).
In 1645, the Swedish marshal Lennart Torstensson defeated imperial army at the battle of Jankau near Prague, and Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé defeated the Bavarian army at the battle of Nördlingen (1645).
In 1648 the Swedes (Marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel) and the French (Turenne and Conde) defeated the Imperial army at the battle of Zusmarshausen and Lens.
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 Thirty Years' War information - Search.com
The victory of Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Breitenfeld (1631).
In 1645, the Swedish marshal Lennart Torstensson defeated the Imperial army at the Battle of Jankau near Prague, and Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé defeated the Bavarian army in the Second Battle of Nördlingen.
In 1648 the Swedes (commanded by Marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel) and the French (led by Turenne and Conde) defeated the Imperial army at the Battle of Zusmarshausen and Lens.
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 Thirty Years War Timeline
Battle of Lens,last battle of the Thirty Years
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Seige of Breisach ends with fall of city.
www.timelines.info /history/conflict_and_war/15th_-_17th_century_conflicts/thirty_years_war   (77 words)

  
 Thirty Years' War - Wikipedia Mirror   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ferdinand II decisively defeated Frederick V at the Battle of White Mountain, near Prague on 8 November 1620.
In 1645, the Swedish marshal Lennart Torstensson defeated the Imperial army at the Battle of Jankau near Prague, and Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé defeated the Bavarian army in the Second Battle of Nördlingen.
In 1648 the Swedes (commanded by Marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel) and the French (led by Turenne and Conde) defeated the Imperial army at the Battle of Zusmarshausen and Lens.
www.wiki-mirror.be /index.php/Thirty_Years'_War   (4281 words)

  
 Napoleon Bonaparte Internet Guide - Battle of Lutzen
We stood opposed to the enemy at the distance of 100 paces, and one of themost bloody battles became general.
It was not till afterwards that we were informed, that in consequence of the battle he had again been forced to quit it, and had by the same means lost Halle, and 15,000 men of his best troops; many of his cannon are dismounted, and a number of his powder wagons blown up.
Such was the battle of the 2nd of May, fought near the plain of Lutzen, where the liberty of Germany was once before conquered.
www.napoleonbonaparte.nl /newspaper/palladiumdrie/battleoflutzen.html   (1215 words)

  
 About Cossacks
Battle of the White Mountain/Battle of Breitenfeld/Battle of Luetzen
The Swedish army led by Banner was positioned to the north of the city, near Werben, but they were too weak to assist the Magdeburg garrison.
It was one of the most astonishing battles in world history.
www.angelfire.com /tv2/siambear50/History_battle_of_wittsstock.htm   (151 words)

  
 July Military History
Battle of the Sarno/Salmi: The Angevins defeat the Ferrante I of Naples
Battle of Sievershausen: Maurice of Saxony defeats Albert of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Battle of Aughrim, England, William III defeats James II Battle of Klissow: The Swedes defeat the Saxons
www.strategypage.com /military_history_jul.asp   (5507 words)

  
 Timeline 1626-1660
He led Catholics and Protestants in prayer on the eve of the 1683 battle for Vienna, Austria, which was critical in stopping the advance of Turkish soldiers in Europe.
1643 Jul 27, Cromwell defeated the Royalists at the Battle of Gainsborough.
Charles II led the Scots Covenanters to a disastrous defeat at the battle of Worcester.
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 iaokim network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Battle of Fornovo - 1495 - Invasion of Italy by Charles VIII
Battle of Harlaw - 1411 - Aberdeenshire Scotland
Battle of Mohács - 1526 - Turkish Conquest of Hungary
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