phases of the thirty years war

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Phase 1

  1. Bohemian Phase (1618–1625) – Began with the Defenestration of Prague; Protestant Bohemians rebelled against Catholic Habsburg rule. Key events: Battle of White Mountain, Frederick V vs. Ferdinand II.

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Phase 2

  1. Danish Phase (1625–1629) – King Christian IV of Denmark intervened to support Protestants; Wallenstein led Catholic forces to victories; Edict of Restitution attempted to reclaim Catholic lands.

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phase 3

  1. Swedish Phase (1630–1635) – Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden enters to support Protestants; brings new military strategies; victories at battles like Breitenfeld.

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Phase 4

  1. French/International Phase (1635–1648) – France (Catholic) enters against Habsburgs for political reasons; war becomes more about power than religion; ends with Peace of Westphalia.