Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz

1618 - 1623 Böhmisch - Pfälzer Krieg

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War devastates the Palatinate

1618 - 1623 Bohemian - Palatine War

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

1. Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz / War devastates the Palatinate Marker

Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz
Zahlenmäßig überlegen, marschieren drei protestantischen Truppenkontingente unter Christian von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Ernst von Mansfeld und unter dem Markgrafen von Baden-Durlach im Frühjahr 1622 aus verschiedenen Richtungen in die Pfalz. Nach anfänglichen Erfolgen, zum Beispiel in der Schlacht bei Mingolsheim, müssen sie schwere Niederlagen hinnehmen, weil es ihnen nicht gelingt, ihre Truppen zu vereinigen. Die badischen Truppen werden am 6. Mai bei Wimpfen geschlagen und spielen danach keine Rolle mehr. Tilly besiegt Christian von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel in der Schlacht bei Höchst, kann aber nicht verhindern, dass dieser mit Teilen seiner Armee entkommt und sich mit seinen Truppen in Richtung Niederlande absetzt. Dabei besiegt er auf dem Marsch am 29. August bei Fleurus ein spanisches Heer. Ein großer Teil seiner Männer wird jedoch verwundet oder getötet. Zusammen mit Ernst von Mansfeld tritt er in niederländische Dienste. Somit ist ab Sommer 1622 die ganze rechtsrheinische Pfalz von Ligatruppen besetzt und die Rekatholisierung beginnt.
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superior, three Protestant troop contingents under Christian of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Ernst von Mansfeld, and the Margrave of Baden-Durlach march into the Palatinate from different directions in spring 1622. After initial successes, for example at the Battle of Mingolsheim, they suffer heavy defeats because they fail to unite their forces. The troops from Baden are defeated at Wimpfen on May 6 and subsequently play no further role. Tilly defeats Christian of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel at the Battle of Höchst but cannot prevent him from escaping with part of his army and withdrawing toward the Netherlands. During the march, he defeats a Spanish army at Fleurus on August 29. However, many of his men are wounded or killed. Together with Ernst von Mansfeld, he enters Dutch service. From summer 1622, the entire Palatinate east of the Rhine is therefore occupied by Catholic League troops, and its return to Catholicism begins.
 
Erected by SHW Komplett, VR-Bank Feuchtwangen-Dinkelsbühl eG and Getreue des Königs 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 May 6, 1622.
 
Location. 49° 4.28′ N,

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz / War devastates the Palatinate Marker

10° 19.212′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is on Nikolaus-Eseler-Straße 0.1 kilometers north of Bleichweg, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 (here, next to this marker); Der Kaiser gewinnt an Boden / The Emperor Gains Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Kaiser hat den Sieg vor Augen / The emperor has victory in sight (within shouting distance of this marker); Spital / Hospital (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

3. Der Krieg verwüstet die Pfalz / War devastates the Palatinate Marker

Spital / Hospital (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (about 120 meters away); Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren (about 120 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 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.