Today four hundred years ago the Siege of Pilsen began. Regarded as the first action in the Thirty Years War. Mansfeld's Protestant forces surrounded the city but did not have the troops for an assault. They decided to starve it out. It's a chilling note to think that we generally won't live to see the end of the 30 Years War in 2048. However raise a glass for Pilsen. Some reenactors from the UK are travelling to Pilsen for the anniversary of the assault in November. Good luck people.
1 comment:
well thats cheered me up.
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