Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Troops are routed while fighting for the Protestant alliance
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1631 in Germany
Explore 7 historical events and records for Germany in 1631.
Historical records for Germany in 1631
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September
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
The Swedes defeat the Imperial forces under Tilly. Emperor Ferdinand is forced to recall Wallenstein
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Forced to drop neutrality and and Sweden
Forced to drop neutrality & ally with Sweden
Alliance George William and Protestants by Gustav II Adolphus
Forced to join the Protestants by Gustav II Adolphus
Alliance John George I and Gustav II Adolphus
Joins the Protestant alliance with Gustav II Adolphus
Neutrality
Forced to drop neutrality & ally with Sweden
Pappenheim Leads Assault On Magdeburg
Gottfried Heinrich zu Pappenheim commanded assaulting troops when the besiegers stormed Magdeburg on 20 May 1631.
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