How the Habsburgs Crushed Bohemia: The Battle of White Mountain 1620

The Battle of White Mountain in 1620 wasn't just a military defeat—it was the culmination of a power struggle that would reshape Europe for centuries. This is the story of how religious conflict and political ambition collided outside Prague.

THE POWER STRUGGLE
Rudolf II's erratic rule destabilized the Holy Roman Empire. Matthias seized power from his brother, but the real threat came from Ferdinand II—a Catholic hardliner determined to crush Protestant Bohemia's independence.

THE BATTLE
On November 8, 1620, more than 30,000 troops clashed on White Mountain. In just two hours, the fate of Bohemia was sealed. Tilly's Imperial forces shattered the Protestant army, but the real victory was political—not tactical.

THE AFTERMATH
The "Winter King" Frederick V fled into exile. The Bohemian Revolt collapsed. Ferdinand's brutal reprisals transformed Central Europe, triggering the Thirty Years War—one of history's most devastating conflicts.

This isn't just another battle documentary. It's the story of how religious intolerance and dynastic ambition plunged Europe into chaos.

Forgotten Battlefield uncovers the battles history forgot—where politics, power, and warfare collide.

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