One of the major personalities of the TYW.
Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly - Wikipedia
Friday, 18 September 2026
Das Tillylied - Thirty Years' War Song
The Tillylied - or "Tilly Song" was written in the aftermath of the Siege of Magdeburg, and became quite popular with the forces of the Catholic League, led by Johann Tserclaes, the Count of Tilly, the "Iron Monk".
The Thirty Years War was a long-lasting clash of mainly Catholic and Protestant forces that struggled for the status of religion within the Holy Roman Empire. It later involved other forces that tried to exploit the political instability for their own gains, such as France, Sweden, Russia and the Ottoman Empire helping the Protestants. A popular motto spread in the Protestant side, both in the context of Turkish support and in the conquest of Turkish expansion: "Better Turkish than Papist", coincidentally similar to the Orthodox motto "Rather the Turkish Turban than the Papal Tiara". The War eventually ended in a stalemate, with both forces not willing to drag it on for longer, and with religious peace being declared in the Holy Roman Empire. In the picture, the Count of Tilly, and the banner of the Catholic League.This weekend near Prague
White Mountain 1620. Battle of White Mountain - Wikipedia. The actual battle is in November but they commemorate it in September.
Father Tilly
Father Tilly: Wargame Rules for the Thirty Years War | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Father Tilly is a set of wargame rules by Stephen Danes, published by AB One Games, designed to recreate battles of the Thirty Years War using 25/28mm miniatures and a fast, token‑driven system.
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Father Tilly is a historical miniatures wargame focused specifically on the Thirty Years War. It emphasizes fast play, simple mechanics, and added unpredictability through “war‑tokens,” which introduce events such as powder explosions, drunken generals, mutinies, and looting. These tokens add period flavor without slowing gameplay.
Father Tilly - AB One Games | DriveThruRPGLeague of Augsburg new
'Maison du Roi Grenadiers a cheval (Horse Grenadiers). Magnificent uniforms and wonderfully characterful poses. I Will have stock within 10 days. These can be ordered now by pm or email. £26 for a squadron of 6 in 28mm.'
La compagnie la Courbière
[Les Heures Historiques de Sully sur Loire 2026]
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Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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