History's Greatest Battles

The Battle of Breitenfeld, 1631 A.D. The Advent of Modern Warfare, Relics of Phalanx Strategy is Forever Retired in Europe, Catholic and Protestant Warfare Changes to State Warfare

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Breitenfeld was the moment that announced Sweden’s entrance as a dominant force on the European stage. With one decisive stroke, Gustavus Adolphus transformed his northern kingdom from a distant player to a major contender in Europe's ruthless game of empires. His military innovations became a standard practice across Europe. After this battle, no army could afford to ignore the tactics Gustavus had unleashed, and his reforms became the blueprint for modern warfare, forever altering the way battles were fought and won.

Breitenfeld. 17th of September, 1631.
Swedish and Saxon Forces: 45,000 Soldiers.
Holy Roman Empire (Hapsburg) Forces: 36,000 Soldiers.

Additional Reading and Research:

  • Jones, Archer. The Art of War in the Western World.
  • Parker, Geoffrey. The Thirty Years War.
  • Livesay, Anthony. Battles of Great Commanders.
  • Fuller, J.F.C. A Military History of the Western World.

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