Battle of White Mountain: Start of the Thirty Years' War

The Battle of White Mountain was a pivotal event in the Thirty Years' War, fought in the landscape outside Prague. The battle unfolded due to tensions between Bohemian Protestants and the Catholic Habsburg rulers. The Bohemians, led by Frederick V, sought to defend their religious freedom and independence against the Habsburg forces. The outcome of the battle was decisive, with the Habsburg army emerging victorious, leading to the suppression of the Bohemian Revolt. The consequences of the Battle of White Mountain were far-reaching. It marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War and set the stage for decades of conflict across Europe. The defeat of the Bohemians resulted in the re-Catholicization of Bohemia and reaffirmed Habsburg dominance in the region. The war that ensued would lead to widespread devastation, with millions of casualties and significant political and territorial realignments. The Battle of White Mountain serves as a symbol of the clash between religious and political interests in 17th-century Europe. Its legacy is felt in the cultural and political landscape of the Czech Republic and beyond. The event continues to be commemorated as a reminder of the enduring impact of war and the quest for power. #ThirtyYearsWar #ReligiousConflict #HabsburgDominance.