Thirty Years' War

The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) was fought primarily in what is now Germany, and at various points involved most countries in Europe. It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history. The conflict lasted, unceasing, for 30 years, making it the longest continuous war in modern history. The origins of the conflict and goals of the participants were complex, and no single cause can accurately be described as the main re... More

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  • 30 years (1618 — 1648)

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  • 30 years (1618 — 1648)
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