The 1620 battle that shaped the Thirty Years' War

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the pivotal Battle of White Mountain, a defining moment in the Bohemian phase of one of history's bloodiest European conflicts.

This documentary examines the conclusion of the Bohemian phase of the Thirty Years' War. It details the 1620 clash at White Mountain, where an allied Protestant army commanded by Count Thurn confronted the Habsburg forces and their allies under the leadership of Count Tilly.

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