The Battle of Rocroi
The Battle of Rocroi, fought on May 19, 1643, was a decisive engagement during the later stages of the Thirty Years' War in Europe.
The Battle of Lützen
The Battle of Lützen was a significant confrontation during the Thirty Years' War in Europe, occurring on November 16, 1632
The Battle of White Mountain
The Battle of White Mountain was a pivotal engagement during the early stages of the Thirty Years' War in Europe.
The Thirty Years’ War
The Thirty Years' War was a devastating conflict that engulfed Europe from 1618 to 1648. It originated in the Holy Roman Empire
The Eighty Years’ War
The Dutch Revolt swiftly evolved into a prolonged conflict known as the Eighty Years' War, lasting from 1568 to 1648.
Spain officially recognized the independence of the Dutch Republic
In the Treaty of Westphalia signed in 1648, Spain officially recognized the independence of the Dutch Republic.
England and France lent support to the Dutch rebels
During the Dutch Revolt, European powers like England and France lent support to the Dutch rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule.
The infamous Sack of Antwerp in 1576
The infamous Sack of Antwerp in 1576 remains a dark chapter in Spanish military history. Spanish soldiers ravaged the city,
The Spanish response to the Dutch Revolt was indeed brutal
The Spanish response to the Dutch Revolt was indeed brutal. Philip II dispatched troops to suppress the rebellion
The Dutch Revolt had multifaceted causes
The Dutch Revolt had multifaceted causes. One significant factor was resentment towards Spanish taxation and governance policies.