Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War

By Nick LewisReligion & Spirituality Education History

Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War episodes

October 12, 2023 Episode 74: The Neutral Armies
Welcome back! This week we cover more diplomacy, this time fighting over the command and control over a few independent armies scattered across Germany. They were hotly contested by the two sides of the war, and we will see how this plays out. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time!
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13 min
September 27, 2023 Episode 73: The Fall of Breisach
Welcome back! This week I cover the fall of Breisach, and the aftereffects of the fall of one of the toughest fortresses in Europe. And the rise of a third factions adds to the complication of the diplomacy of the war, frustrating Ferdinand and the Swedes alike. But that is to be heard in the episode. I hope you enjoy the episode, and please review and spread the word!
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13 min
September 14, 2023 Episode 72: The Battle of Wittenweier
Welcome back! This week we continue the Rhine campaign led by Bernhard, who continued to advance and besiege Breisach. But the imperials wouldn't just let him do that, so both sides would fight again. Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!
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11 min
August 31, 2023 Episode 71: The Battle of Rheinfelden
Welcome back! This week we cover the Battle of Rheinfelden, the first part of a campaign along the Rhine by Bernhard. It won't be easy for the general, but let's see what happens. I want to thank you all for listening and I'll see you guys next time!
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12 min
August 17, 2023 Episode 70: The Eternal Back and Forth
Welcome back! This week we take a look back at the situation of the Swedes and an imperial campaign to drive them back to the sea, along with the financial situation of the imperial army. Once again how the army gets paid reared its ugly head, and finances would show themselves the bane of everyone. I'll see you guys next time, and thanks for listening.
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15 min
August 03, 2023 Episode 69: The Last Gasp of the Palatine
Welcome back! This week I cover Hessen-kassel and the Palatine again, two minor fronts that were thorns in the side of the imperials. They each presented unique situations, and we see how it resolves. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time!
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13 min
July 19, 2023 Episode 68: The New Emperor
Welcome back! This week we jump back into the war after Ferdinand III took over. We get a short biography of the man, before we get into the increasing boil of the war. Thank you for listening, and a I'll see you guys next time!
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10 min
July 06, 2023 Episode 67: The Regensburg Electoral Congress
Welcome back! This week I cover a potential peace negotiation, and the election of the new Emperor, which was the center of more negotiations and talks. Politics is never easy, and war makes complex politics. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time!
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14 min
June 22, 2023 Episode 66: The Battle of Wittstock
Welcome back! I should be back on my regular schedule now. This week I cover the Battle of Wittstock and the failing of the Saxons. The battle coming out of the weakness of the Saxons in this area. Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!

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13 min
June 10, 2023 Episode 65: Mutiny!
Welcome back! Sorry for the delay! But this week I cover a major mutiny, along with the propaganda war between the Swedes and Saxony, along with a wrench thrown in by the Polish. Also actual war as well. I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you guys next time!

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15 min

About Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War

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The Thirty Years War was a major war in European history that had a major influence on the future of Europe, yet outside of history people, people seem to know very little besides the basics. I hope…