Episode 94: The Hessian War

Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War by Nick Lewis

Aug 1, 202410:37History

Welcome back! This week we cover a conflict between two factions of Hessen-Kassel, and the degradation of the imperial army. The Swedes also make small gains as they capture a prize for the ages. Things are not going wel...

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