Der Kriegseintritt Schwedens

1630–1635 Schwedischer Krieg

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Sweden Enters the War

Swedish War, 1630–1635

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

1. Der Kriegseintritt Schwedens / Sweden Enters the War Marker

Der Kriegseintritt Schwedens
Am 3. Juli eröffnet Kaiser Ferdinand II. den Kurfürstentag in Regensburg. Er erwartet sich Hilfe im Mantuanischen Erbfolgekrieg. Außerdem möchte er die Wahl seines Sohnes Ferdinand zum deutschen König durchsetzen.

Am 6. Juli landet Gustav II. Adolf mit einem Heer in Pommern. Die schwedischen Könige streben schon länger nach dem Vorrang Schwedens am „Mare Balticum“. So sicherte sich Gustav II. Adolf in Kriegen gegen Russland und Polen strategische Positionen, zum Beispiel Karelien, Livland und Memel, an der Ostsee. 1629 genehmigte ihm der schwedische Reichstag ein Eingreifen in Deutschland. Ein Teil der Kosten übernimmt Frankreich, dem er zusichert, den katholischen Glauben zu tolerieren. Er zwingt Pommern, Mecklenburg, Brandenburg und Sachsen in ein Bündnis. Am 20. Juli besetzt er Stettin und errichtet eine Garnison. Am 13. August entlässt der Kaiser Wallenstein als Oberbefehlshaber. Sein Nachfolger wird Tilly. Im November endet der Reichstag. Ferdinand wird nicht König.
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(English Translation)
Sweden Enters the War
On July 3, Emperor Ferdinand II opens the

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Electoral Diet in Regensburg. He expects to receive assistance in the War of the Mantuan Succession. He also wants to secure the election of his son Ferdinand as German king.

On July 6, Gustav II Adolf lands in Pomerania with an army. The Swedish kings have long sought Swedish supremacy over the “Mare Balticum,” or Baltic Sea. Through wars against Russia and Poland, Gustav II Adolf secured strategic positions along the Baltic, including Karelia, Livonia and Memel. In 1629, the Swedish parliament authorized him to intervene in Germany. France pays part of the cost after he promises to tolerate the Catholic faith. He forces Pomerania, Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Saxony into an alliance. On July 20, he occupies Stettin and establishes a garrison. On August 13, the emperor dismisses Wallenstein as commander-in-chief. Tilly becomes his successor. The Imperial Diet ends in November, and Ferdinand is not elected king.
 
Erected by SHW Komplett, VR-Bank Feuchtwangen-Dinkelsbühl eG and Octavus Rex König Gustav Adolf 1632 e.V.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1629.
 
Location. 49° 4.253′ N,

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Der Kriegseintritt Schwedens / Sweden Enters the War Marker

10° 18.906′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Kapuzinerweg and Russelberg on Kapuzinerweg. The marker is located along the outer wall walkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kapuzinerweg 7, Dinkelsbühl BY 91550, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia and on the Romantic Road. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zerstörung Magdeburgs und Schlacht bei Breitenfeld / Magdeburg and the Battle of Breitenfeld (within shouting distance of this marker); Restitutionsedikt und Lübecker Friede / The Edict of Restitution and the Peace of Lübeck (within shouting distance of this marker); Kapuzinerkloster / Capuchin Monastery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 10 Jahre Krieg – Das Jahr ohne Sommer / 10 years of war – The year without a summer

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

3. Der Kriegseintritt Schwedens / Sweden Enters the War Marker

(about 120 meters away); Lore-Statue (about 120 meters away); Krieg in ganz Deutschland – Schlacht bei Lützen / War Throughout Germany – Battle of Lützen (about 150 meters away); Kornscheune / Grain Barn (about 180 meters away); Sally Birk (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.