Capture of Magdeburg
Magdeburg is sacked with only the cathedral left standing. Captures Magdeburg from the Swedish forces
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1631 in Netherlands
Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1631.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1631
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Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Defeated by the Army of Gustavus Adolphus who then captures Magdeburg
Siege of Magdeburg
Tillys troops sack Magdeburg. Gustavus joins up with Saxoy & confronts Tilly at Breitenfeld
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Magdeburg Sack Kills Thousands
The storming of Magdeburg by troops under Tilly resulted in a devastating fire and the deaths of many thousands of inhabitants.
Tilly Commands Siege Of Magdeburg
Johann Tserclaes Count of Tilly directed the besieging forces that assaulted Magdeburg during May 1631.
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