Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Das Schlachten geht weiter
1635 - 1648 Schwedische - Französischer Krieg
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The slaughter continues
1635 - 1648 Swedish - French War
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Das Schlachten geht weiter / The slaughter continues Marker
Nachdem Verstärkung aus Schweden eingetroffen war, dringt ein schwedisches Heer von Pommern in Sachsen ein. Bei Chemnitz kommt es am 14. April zur Schlacht und Feldmarschall Johan Banér, der Sieger von Wittstock, bezwingt die Kaiserlichen unter Matthias Gallas. Anschließend zieht er, meist siegreich, über Böhmen nach Thüringen. Das weitere Ziel wird es sein, Verbündete im Westen zu entsetzen. Dort gehen die kaiserlichen Truppen unter Octavio Piccolomini erfolgreich gegen die Franzosen vor. Bei Diedenhofen (Thionville) in Lothringen besiegt er am 7. Juni den Marquis de Feuquières und dessen Truppenkontingent. Im Juli stirbt der von Frankreich finanzierte Heerführer Herzog Bernhard von Sachsen-Weimar. Im Herbst wird Piccolomini wieder nach Böhmen beordert, um Erzherzog Leopold Wilhelm gegen die Schweden zu unterstützen. Es gelingt ihm, diese vorübergehend aus Böhmen zu vertreiben. Die Belagerung von Bautzen endet am 17. Oktober mit der Besetzung der Stadt durch die Schweden. Nachdem der Stadtkommandant, Braun von Schmidtburg zu Schweich, übergelaufen ist, wird Kreuznach von französischen
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The slaughter continues
After reinforcements arrive from Sweden, a Swedish army advances from Pomerania into Saxony. A battle takes place at Chemnitz on April 14, where Field Marshal Johan Banér, the victor of Wittstock, defeats the imperial troops under Matthias Gallas. He then advances, mostly victoriously, through Bohemia to Thuringia. His next objective is to relieve allies in the west. There, imperial troops under Octavio Piccolomini are successfully fighting the French. At Diedenhofen (Thionville) in Lorraine, he defeats the Marquis de Feuquières and his contingent on June 7. In July, Duke Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar, the commander financed by France, dies. In autumn, Piccolomini is ordered back to Bohemia to support Archduke Leopold Wilhelm against the Swedes. He succeeds in temporarily driving them out of Bohemia. The siege of Bautzen ends on October 17 with the Swedish occupation of the town. After the town commander, Braun von Schmidtburg zu Schweich, defects, Kreuznach is captured by French and Saxe-Weimar troops.
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Photographed by James Hulse
2. Das Schlachten geht weiter / The slaughter continues Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant day of the year for for this entry is June 7.
Location. 49° 3.975′ N, 10° 19.082′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is on Dinkelsbühl Trail just east of Alte Promenade. 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: Frieden in Sicht? / Peace in sight? (a few steps from this marker); Schotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenkstätte der Siebenbürger Sachsen / Transylvanian Saxon Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Erfolge der Kaiserlichen und Verhandlungen / Imperial successes and negotiations
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
3. Das Schlachten geht weiter / The slaughter continues Marker
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 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
