Battle of Breitenfeld near Leipzig, Germany
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geowuschel
N 51° 23.977 E 012° 20.038
33U E 314552 N 5697638
There were two Battles of Breitenfeld during the Thirty Years' War. A monument commemorates these events.
Waymark Code: WMDRT1
Location: Sachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 02/20/2012
Views: 31
The Battlefield was approximately five miles northwest of the walled city of Leipzig.
Both battles were decisive victories for Swedish led forces during the protracted Thirty Years' War against the German Catholic League formed to stamp out Protestantism in Central Europe.
The first battle was on September 17 1631. At Breitenfeld, the Protestants won the first major victory of the Thirty Years' War.
Full 11 years after the first battle in the village won the Swedish troops under Gustavus Adolphus another victory. The Second Battle of Breitenfeld took place on 23 October 1642.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Breitenfeld
Name of War: Thirty Years' War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Parking: N 51° 23.977 E 012° 20.040
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/17/1631
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.