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The 30 Years' War

 

The Thirty Years' War began in 1618 and ended in 1648. It opposed several European sovereigns over political or religious conflicts.

Europe as a whole has suffered from these fights. The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia redefined the territories.

 

- Local situation
- Key dates

 

 

Situation

The Spanish cavalry, headed by Jean de Werth, attacked the Somme several times. Several towns were looted and then burned down, such as Bray-sur-Somme, Longueau, Corbie, Saleux, Salouël, and Vignacourt.

The Treaty of Westphalia was signed on October 24, 1648. Alsace was part of France as well as the Metz, Toul, and Verdun bishoprics. Artois was attached to France by the Pyrenees Treaty in 1659.

 

 

Key dates

- Prague May 23, 1618,

- Spanish War 1635 to 1659

- Corbie - August 15, 1636,

- The battle of Rocroi - May 19, 1643,

- The treaty of Westphalia in 1648,

- The Pyrenees treaty in 1659.