That commander won at the Battle of Breitenfeld, and General Tilly was a chief commander for one of the sides in this war.
One cause of this conflict was the violation of the terms of the Letter of Majesty, and Ferdinand of Hungary won a great victory during this war at Nordlingen. Frederick V was defeated at the Battle of White Mountain, and one commander in this conflict was advised by Axel Oxenstierna. That commander won at the Battle of Breitenfeld, and General Tilly was a chief commander for one of the sides in this war. Wallenstein retreated at the Battle of Lutzen following the death of Gustavus Adolphus in this war, which was sparked by the Second Defenestration of Prague. For 10 points, name this war lasting from 1618 to 1648.
One cause of this conflict was the violation of the terms of the Letter of Majesty, and Ferdinand of Hungary won a great victory during this war at Nordlingen.
Thirty Years' War