Der Kaiser gewinnt an Boden

1618–1623 Böhmisch-Pfälzer Krieg

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The Emperor Gains Ground

1618–1623 Bohemian–Palatine War

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1621

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

1. Der Kaiser gewinnt an Boden / The Emperor Gains Ground Marker

Der Kaiser gewinnt an Boden
Die Katholische Liga und die Protestantische Union hatten sich in Ulm geeinigt, Neutralität in der Auseinandersetzung innerhalb Böhmens zu wahren. Man versucht dadurch eine Ausweitung der Kriegshandlungen zu vermeiden. Dies führt nach dem Sieg des Kaisers dazu, dass am 24. April 1621 auf dem Unionstag in Heilbronn die Auflösung beschlossen wird. Einige evangelische Söldnerführer, wie Graf Ernst von Mansfeld, Christian von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, der „tolle Halberstädter“, und der Markgraf von Baden-Durlach setzen den Kampf jedoch fort.

Der spanische Feldherr Spinola hatte von Flandern aus mit 25.000 Mann die Pfalz erobert. Damit besteht für die Niederlande eine erhebliche Bedrohungslage. Zusammen mit dem dänischen König und England unterstützt man die protestantischen Heerführer. Der Konflikt um die Macht im Deutschen Reich wird auf die europäische Ebene ausgeweitet. Verschiedene Lösungsansätze auf diplomatischer Ebene scheitern, obwohl Spanien wegen England an einer Ausweitung der Auseinandersetzungen kein Interesse hatte.
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The Emperor Gains Ground
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Catholic League and the Protestant Union had agreed at Ulm to remain neutral in the conflict within Bohemia, hoping to prevent the fighting from spreading. Following the emperor’s victory, the Union resolved to dissolve itself at its assembly in Heilbronn on 24 April 1621. Several Protestant mercenary commanders nevertheless continued the struggle, including Count Ernst von Mansfeld, Christian of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel—the “Mad Halberstadter”—and the Margrave of Baden-Durlach.

The Spanish commander Spinola had marched from Flanders with 25,000 men and conquered the Palatinate, creating a serious threat to the Netherlands. Together with the Danish king and England, the Dutch supported the Protestant commanders. The struggle for power within the German Empire thus expanded into a European conflict. Several diplomatic attempts at a solution failed, even though Spain, because of England, had no interest in a further escalation of the conflict.
 
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 April 24, 1621.
 
Location. 49° 4.245′ N,

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

2. Der Kaiser gewinnt an Boden / The Emperor Gains Ground Marker

10° 19.231′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Bleichweg and Nikolaus-Eseler-Straße on Bleichweg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bleichweg 2, 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: Gedenkweg zum Dreißigjährigen Krieg in Dinkelsbühl / Thirty Years’ War Memorial Trail in Dinkelsbühl (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz / War devastates the Palatinate (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlacht am Weißen Berg bei Prag / Battle of White Mountain near Prague (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spital / Hospital (about 120 meters away); a different marker also

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named Spital / Hospital (about 150 meters away); Der Kaiser hat den Sieg vor Augen / The emperor has victory in sight (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (about 150 meters away); Die Kriegsparteien formieren sich / The Warring Parties Take Shape (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.