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Battle of White Mountain
- When
- 8 November 1620
- Where
- Outside Prague
Catholic Habsburg forces defeated the Bohemian army near Prague, ending the initial phase of the Bohemian Revolt.
The battle took place on 8 November 1620 outside Prague. The defeat caused the Bohemian army to disintegrate, and Frederick V fled the country. This victory marked a turning point in the Thirty Years' War, securing Habsburg dominance in Bohemia.
Sources
- Battle of White Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- Thirty Years' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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