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

Welcome back! This week we cover the diplomatic side of the war as Wallenstein had his own plans for beating the enemy, which was not the most popular move of his. I also cover the potential introduction of the Spanish as allies. I want to thank you for listening in and please review and rate! I'll see you guys next time!  Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Welcome back! This week we cover the battle of Hessisch-Oldendorf as the war continues. For a minor error I caught too late, the battle started at 7 AM, not PM. We also explore the exploits of the Hessians and the results of their actions. Thank you for listening in and I hope you enjoy! Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://...

Welcome back! After a long delay, I am finally up and running. Thank you all for the patience! The audio is a smidge different, but I am in a new apartment so I am figuring out the best place to record at the moment. But onto the the subject matter, this week I cover side conflicts that will eventually tie into the rest of the greater war as we near the end of this season. Thank you for listening...

Welcome back!  The war drags on everyone and hits Sweden particularly hard.  This week we cover more politics and how a mutiny changed Swedish policy in Germany!  I hope you are enjoying the podcast and I will see you next time! Also heads up as I am moving next week so I will delay the next episode till I'm all set up, so sorry about that! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Welcome back! This week we deal with the aftermath of the King Gustavus's death and the change in the warfront, as well as the homefront in Sweden.  Also unrelated, but the name Oxenstierna will haunt me as a name I want to say wrong, if I'm not saying wrong already. But otherwise, I hope that you enjoy the episode. Please review and spread the word, and I'll see you next time! Emai...

Welcome back! This week we cover the Battle of Lutzen, the next major battle in the war. Also I am just getting over being sick, so if I sound weird, that's my excuse. I hope you all enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com    Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Fac...

Welcome back! This week we cover a few smaller battles in the lead up to the next big one! You guys always seem to love these episodes. I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com   Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesof...

Welcome back! This week we get back to the war and the lead-up to the next series of battles as the Catholics strengthen their position. So we are getting back into the swing of things! I hope you guys enjoy the episode and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com    Support the show E...

Welcome back! This week we cover the Imperials and League forces desperately reaching out for aid in the face of the Swedes! I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Please review and spread the word! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com   Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https:...

Welcome back! This week I cover the Catholic perspective of the Swedish invasion, as well as Lorraine. I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com/  Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://thr...

Welcome back! This week we finish up on the Swedish strategy and additionally cover Gustavus's changing political role as he rose in prominence! I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com/   Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Welcome back! This week we talk more about the Swedish position and strategy! Next week we finish up with this. Hope you enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com     Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https:...

Welcome back! This week we cover the aftermath of the Battle of Breitenfeld and some of the bigger politics of the war with the military success the Swedes achieved. Hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com      Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: htt...

Welcome back! This week we go over the aftermath of the Siege of Magdeburg and the famous Battle of Breitenfeld! This was an episode I was looking forward to, so I hope you guys are as well. I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com     Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook...

Welcome back! I am back and this week we cover some more politics and the siege of Magdeburg, one of the more famous events in the war! I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com     Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3D...

Welcome back! This week, the Swedish make their landing and start the war between the empire and the Swedish! I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you next month!  Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com    Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https...

Welcome back! This week we finish up with Imperial politics before getting to the Swedish intervention. Hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy  Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com   Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Website: https://threedecadeso...

Welcome back! This episode we finish up the Edict of Restitution, covering the reaction and enforcement of it. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy it! I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8984301 Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com  Support the show Email: 3decot@gmail...

Welcome back! With the Mantuan issue finished, we move onto the Edict of Restitution! This religious policy is something that will create issues within the HRE and I will explain how. I'll see you guys next time for part 2! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8984301 Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com  ...

Welcome back! This week we finish off the Mantuan issue and talk a bit about how it would effect the rest of the war. We are getting to the proper involvement of the Swedish into the war, so buckle up! I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8984301 Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy...

Welcome back! Sorry for the delay but here it is. This week we cover the first part of the Mantua inheritance issue, along with La Rochelle and the Huguenots. I hope you enjoy and we will finish this matter up next week!  Also at the beginning I say northern Europe instead of Northern Italy when I talk about Mantua. I caught it too late to re-record, so just know I mean Northern Italy. Email: 3dec...

Welcome back to the podcast and 2022! Hope you had a good holiday season! With Sweden mostly covered, we move onto other conflicts that are linked to the Thirty Years War, starting with the Eighty Years War between Spain and the Netherlands. Hope you enjoy and I'll see you next week! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Welcome back! This week I cover the reformed Swedish army under Gustavus Adolphus. I am happy to basically present my own research, so enjoy! I'll see you guys next year! Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8984301 Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com  Suppor...

Welcome back! This week I give a short biography of the king of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus as well as the Polish-Swedish war that was fought before the Thirty Years War. One more episode about Sweden after this then we move on to the rest of Europe! Hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patr...

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast! I hope you guys are excited for more! This week I go over a very abridged history of Sweden in part 1 of their history. Enjoy and I'll see you guys next time! Email: 3decot@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Decadesoftragedy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8984301 Website: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com/    Support the show Email: 3de...