Battle of Breitenfeld (1631)

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Aftermath

The Battle of Breitenfeld served as major endorsement of the linear tactics of Gustavus Adolphus. He was able to inflict more than sixty percent casualties on his opponent, and made up his own losses in recruited prisoners. After the battle, the Imperial army under Tilly only had 6,000 left. Gustavus Adolphus, on the other hand, had a greater army after the battle than before. The battles outcome also had the political effect of convincing Protestant states to join his cause. France later supported the military strong but economically weak Sweden - from 1630 to 1632, the cost of Gustavus' army was shorted by 80%, but the strength was increased to over 350%.

Related Topics:
Imperial army - Tilly - Gustavus Adolphus - Protestant - France - Sweden - 1630 - 1632

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