Battle of White Mountain

The Battle of White Mountain, fought on November 8, 1620, near Prague, was a significant early conflict in the Thirty Years' War. It pitted the Protestant forces of the Bohemian Kingdom against the Catholic Habsburg army. The battle marked a decisive victory for the Habsburgs, solidifying their control over Bohemia and suppressing the Protestant uprising. This defeat had long-lasting effects on religious and political dynamics in Europe, leading to increased Catholic dominance and further conflict within the Holy Roman Empire. The battle is seen as a turning point in the struggle between Protestant and Catholic states in the region.