Battle of Breitenfeld (1631)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?September 17, 1631
2. What is the location?Near Breitenfeld, Saxony (modern-day Germany)
3. What happened at the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631?The Swedish and Saxon forces fought against the Catholic League, and the Swedes won the battle.
4. Why was the Battle of Breitenfeld important?It showed that the Catholic army was not unbeatable and boosted the confidence of the Protestant coalition.

Thirty Years' War: A complex and devastating conflict in Central Europe (1618-1648) with religious, dynastic, and political dimensions.
Imperial-Catholic League Army: The military forces of the Catholic states and the Holy Roman Emperor during the war.
Swedish Intervention: The military involvement of Sweden in the Thirty Years' War, beginning in 1630.
Linear Tactics: Military formations where soldiers are arranged in long, straight lines, emphasizing firepower and discipline.