Tag Archives: 1631

Ireland’s Wars: The Sack Of Baltimore

Posted on Mar 27, 2013 by NFB

Ireland in 1631, like the rest of the British Isles, was a place edging slowly towards conflict. Tensions between native Catholic Irish and Protestant “Planters” were on the rise in most parts of the country. But the most intriguing flashpoint … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Breitenfeld

Posted on Oct 18, 2010 by NFB

Forget the Boyne. Protestants should celebrate this one instead. Name: The first Battle of Breitenfeld The War: The Thirty Years War(s), specifically the “Swedish phase” When: 17 September 1631 Where: The village of Breitenfeld, 5 miles north of Leipzig Type: Land Forces/Commanders: Circa 40’000 Swedish and Saxon … Continue reading →

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