Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung
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France positions itself

— 1624 —

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

1. Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung / France positions itself Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung
Die Protestanten scheinen weitgehend besiegt, doch nimmt der Krieg kein Ende. Frankreich bemüht sich, das Habsburgerreich zu untergraben. Am 29. April wird Kardinal Richelieu von König Ludwig XIII. in den Staatsrat berufen und übernimmt am 13. August die Leitung des Gremiums. Er führt damit praktisch die Regierungsgeschäfte in Frankreich. Dabei agiert er, wo immer möglich, gegen den Deutschen Kaiser. Das katholische Frankreich paktiert mit den protestantischen Mächten und finanziert deren Truppen. So unterstützt es mit erheblichen Geldmitteln die niederländischen Kriegsanstrengungen gegen das katholische Spanien. Zudem verbündet sich Frankreich mit weiteren Gegnern der Habsburger: Savoyen, Venedig und König Christian IV. von Dänemark. Damit beginnt die Einbindung der protestantischen Mächte Nordeuropas in den 30-jährigen Krieg. In Frankreich selbst werden die Protestanten allerdings verfolgt und unterdrückt. Durch viele Teile Deutschlands ziehen Söldnertruppen und verbreiten Angst und Schrecken.
© Johannes Munique

(English Translation)
France positions itself
The Protestants

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appear largely defeated, yet the war continues. France seeks to undermine the Habsburg Empire. On April 29, King Louis XIII appoints Cardinal Richelieu to the Council of State, and on August 13 he takes over its leadership. He thus effectively directs the government of France, acting against the German emperor wherever possible. Catholic France allies itself with the Protestant powers and finances their troops. It provides substantial funding for the Dutch war effort against Catholic Spain. France also allies itself with other opponents of the Habsburgs: Savoy, Venice, and King Christian IV of Denmark. This begins the involvement of the Protestant powers of northern Europe in the Thirty Years’ War. Within France itself, however, Protestants are persecuted and suppressed. Mercenary troops move through many parts of Germany, spreading fear and terror.

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 year for this entry is 1632.

Location. 49° 4.355′ N, 10° 19.148′ E. Marker is in

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

2. Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung / France positions itself Marker

Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße and Nikolaus-Eseler-Straße, on the right when traveling south on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße 31, 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: Dänemark greift ein – Wallenstein als Gegengewicht / Denmark intervenes – Wallenstein as a counterwe (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Kaiser hat den Sieg vor Augen / The emperor has victory in sight (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren (about 90 meters away); Rothenburger Tor / Rothenburg Gate (about 90 meters away); Spital / Hospital

Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026

3. Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung / France positions itself Marker

The view from the marker.

(about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (about 150 meters away); Der Krieg wütet / War rages (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Spital / Hospital (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 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung⎯⎯⎯France positions itself

— 1624 —

Frankreich bringt sich in Stellung
⎯⎯⎯
France positions itself