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Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War Nick Lewis
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4.7 • 27 Ratings
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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 you want to learn more about this war and I promise to try to not sound like a dry history book. Welcome to Three Decades of Tragedy!
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Episode 93: 1646
Welcome back! Today we cover the events of 1646 as the war starts to come to an end. Granted the beginning of the end is still three years, but after nearly thirty years of on-and-off war, just having an end in sight is a relief. But like always, peace negotiations take time, and war continues as the fighting enters Westphalia, the sight of the negotiations. Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3De...
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Episode 92: The Aftermath of 1645
Welcome back! The year of 1645 comes to an end as all the battles and diplomacy of 1645 shows what effect it had. This war has been long, but we only have three years left as the factions inch closer to a full peace. That doesn't mean that we don't have battles to go, but the negotiations at Westphalia will become more tangible. Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DecadesoftragedyWebsite: https:/...
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Episode 91: The Battle of Allerheim
Welcome back! This week we near the end 1645 with the Battle of Allerheim. There has been swings and roundabouts, but the allied Swedes and French press on the Habsburg and Bavarian forces. D'Enghien clashes with Mercy and access to Bavaria is on the line. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you guys next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DecadesoftragedyWebsite: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com
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Episode 90: Strike into Austria
Welcome back! This week we cover the Swedish campaign into Austrian territory that threatens the heartlands of the Habsburgs, along with the Battle of Herbsthausen. 1645 will be full of battles, and we have only reached the middle of them as we near the last few years of the war. Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DecadesoftragedyWebsite: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com
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Episode 89: The Battle of Jankau
Welcome back! There might be a bit of tinny audio at the start, but I had to get a new computer so I have to adjust to that. But we move back into the war as the first battle of the year, the Battle of Jankau! We see if the Imperials can beat the Swedes, fresh off the war with Denmark. Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DecadesoftragedyWebsite: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com
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Episode 88: Denmark vs Sweden Pt 2
Welcome back! We come to a swift end of the war. Last time Sweden was in a tight spot as they invaded their neighbor, but fate turns for them as the rest of the war continues. Outside forces come in to help, but will they be enough for the Danish to beat their neighbor? Thank you for listening and I'll see you guys next time!Support the Show. Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DecadesoftragedyWebsite: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com
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