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In 161, a comet appeared in the sky. So bright that it could even be seen during the day. Itsy tail was like a whip which God used to punish people. This is the year that saw the start of the 30 years war. It was the blood the world had ever seen and the first mod in history the lives of Germany population it with protestant each other over the faith in the end nations fighting for power We can still experience immediacy through the reports of soldiers and generals, bishops and petants, rulers and this war left the letters of monk, a man in the shadow of the powerful and the diary of a simple who miraculously lived it made a princess into a queen and after only one winter it plunged her into the aban
into the richest woman in Europe and respectable hostess into alleged witch this was the most famous painter of time into a spy Ik zou willen dat de hele wereld in vrede leefde, sodat we een gold tijdperk zouden met in plaats van een ijzeren tijdperk. Since 1618 a war has been raging in the holy Roman Empire in the middle of Europe. The Catholic Emperor together with Spain and Bavaria is fighting against German Protestants. His strongest opponent comes from the far north, Protestant Sweden. Since 1631, Sweden's armies are funded by Catholic France. A religious war has turned into a battle for supremacy of Europe. Tens of thousands of mercenaries, soldiers for higher from
Scotland and England, Italy, or Croatia are causing the devastating losses in the armies. Their only motivation is looting. Desperation gives birth to a third power. Peants gathereng on the soldiers. This happened during the night. I did n't know that. I had even forgotten the place and time. Was the Swedish brandy even more devilish than the one I was used to? Had the new comrades moved on? Had they forgotten me? Or were they out raiding and have returned? One thing was certain If I didn't find my new regiment quickly, I would be hanged from the nearest tree as a deserter. which also frequently occurs in the Thirty Years' War, is at or running. Because of this, he is
not unwilling to join this army, but rather becomes involved there. The memory slowly returned. We had looted. But where had my musket gone? A proverb says: "Every soldier needs three peasants. From the first he takes the house. From the second he takes the wife, and the third peasant goes to hell in his place We stayed for days and plundered the city. I got a pretty girl as booty. A lot of money, clothes, and whites too. Germany. I am here.
Swedes attacked us yesterday. You were there. I'm not with the Swedes voluntarily. I was a brave soldier in the Bavarian army. I'm on your side. Everyone's the same. I am Peter Hagendorf, son of Konrad Hagendorf. Müller is Herbst to Peter Hagendorf, son of Konrad Hagendorf. It makes no difference. The Bavarian army, [panting] which is supposed to protect us, has already plundered twice. alive. I beg you, we'll gouge out your eyes, [snorting] tear off your ears, and cut out your tongue, then you can go. After 16 endless years of war, the
The suffering of the population exceeded all tolerable levels; it had been a long time since soldiers could distinguish between friendly and enemy territory. Hatred between mercenaries and ordinary citizens became the defining conflict of the war. In desperation, we came together Why did the peasants let me go? Was it pity or stupidity? What was more vulnerable in those times than a soldier alone? We were strong because of our comrades. Without weapons and possessions, there's hardly any value as prey, except for cannibals.
We heard about them more and more often. Tough men told stories, men who no longer believed in fairy tales. A shiver of fear ran down my skin as they spoke. Eating Now I could return and take my revenge We had been five siblings. First the father, then the mother, three brothers and a sister- God took them all to his kingdom. But he led me into a foreign land. I came to the monastery in Egeln
It's a convent. Men are not welcome here. Soldiers and weapons even less so. Our headquarters is in Further on. The enemy could entrench themselves behind these walls and attack us from here. Is my word not enough for you? The Pope allows Lerane to lie and absolves her of sin for it. Perhaps he also wanted to examine my girls to see if there was anyone among them dressed as a man. Such a thing has happened to me only once. You have nothing to fear. Colonel Wrangel will ensure your protection. Sch cluster north of Stockholm Swedish officer Carl Gustaf Rangel.
This is Carl Gustav Carl Gustaf Rangel, and this is really just a king who has fought in [panting] Let me put the soldier there I must be with Here, Anna Margareta's whole family died at the massacres in this area The poor thing. Worse still, she had to see the bloodbath with her own eyes. What is your name? Anna Margareta von Haukwitz. Is that true? Yes. In the convent, the late Countess Löwenstein saw me and asked what lineage I was. And she knew some of my mother's relatives.
This child needs a family that shares her faith. Margareta, who then. Haukwitz. I found her still young and not informed in matters of faith and could therefore be seduced by the Catholics. And so she took me from the convent. She said, I am a widow and you a wise woman. I don't have much myself, but I can't leave you here. What God gives me, you shall also have. The dear Lord also inclined the blessed Countess Herz so towards me that she grew very fond of me and showed me truly motherly loyalty and care.
How are you, Anna? Our little ward is feeling better, but she needs time to forget all the bad things. This is a new home, Anna. You are safe here. 30 years for and castle score cluster which he built has remained almost unchanged until today. It provides aehensive insight into the character of its owner. Carl Gustav Rangel var ju den stora var ju hans liv var oerhört över sig With that I'll smash anyone who comes so near to pieces.
Protestants don't tighten other intruders and occupiers. Their alliance is formed inbron and ger prin concern ultim are Swen Protestant Prince's Army Tr Ire Swedien områd över strategliga till att de överläs så går svenskarna till [__]. However, when the battle starts, they are surprised by the force of the Swedish attack and lose ground. Encouraged by the initial success, the Swedes are now fighting for a complete but they drastically. Peter Hagendorf was also probably one of the soldiers. Peter Hagendorf already lost his life, The troops fled the battlefield in wild escape.
The Spanish did us great damage, for on that day the entire Swedish army was defeated on foot and on horseback. This time the Almighty protected me especially. Thus the Spanish took me prisoner All in the Swedish army who were previously Bavarian or Imperial were taken over by their old regiments. The native Swedes were not so lucky. Near Nördlingen, Peter Hagendorflingen experiences no mercy to the soldiers [groan][scream] Are you married? I live alone with my father. [scream] The men here in the village are either all dead and crippled or have long since disappeared. Too bad, [scream]
our regiment continues in three days But I won't do it with soldiers. I am an honorable woman. Three days are enough to arrange my wedding Wisdom from certain church register entries, and This year on January 23, 1635, I married the honorable Anna Maria Buchler, daughter of Martin Buchler. May the dear God preserve us in long lasting health. In Forzheim I held a wedding,
which took me 45 cost guilders. Her father added ten guilders. Ger to roman ireuses make swen in the prin to him all for tr gery for swan fr it would fail la situation Su lo d'être enviable toutefois c'est pas la première bataille qui perd et ce ne sera pas non plus la dernière sud armé l'un est en pièce les tres sont toujours en place de paix un moment inoport serait Bien pire qu sont les dernières new négociations à l' empereur négocie avec sagesse return des possessions protestantes au sein de l'empire n'est pas à l'ordre du jour Mais les princes protestants n'ont livré bataille que contre cœur contre l'empereur sont très attachés à l'unité de l'empire il fallu apprendre en tant que diplomate
à pactiser avec les Protestants même si en tant que serviteur de Dieu je souhaitais qu'il brûle en enferère Joseph c'est un homme Jom pas visionnaire dreams of crus to enforceatholicism around the other hand fr is anx to the power of the cath small la paix les quois majorityité protestante présenté compter sur le soutien [__] la radiation que su nous avons pari sur le mauvais cheval si nous pouvons vaincre notre adversaire il nous fauter avec lu faire present la France'en est bien sorti laissant les other combattre et saluant theenemi depuis sa fenêtre bien malopir votre ém gery overpowing no more to beared. On May the 19th, 1635, France gives up its wait and sea attitude and actively enters the war. conflict
forces princes in Prague, men det var been going on since over but there was never question of an end to the war. Frankre på Swisherland French army arrives and baran troops invade the devate are around the and rivers fortified in particular you doing? I write down everything I experience. Otherwise will We wo n't believe everything our children tell us later. Children. On July 4th, we reached the French border and passed a castle. There were seven peasants inside. They resisted the entire army So we set the castle on fire France, joining the war against the Italians, and now Peter is marching against Belgium and even manages to get to about 10 km from Paris. In a few weeks or months, we will conquer Paris.
What? Yes, that will be a fine haul. I've never seen such a big city. How many people were there? How tall are the houses? The sutler says that wine flows from fountains there, that the women are poisoners or famous artisans, what kind of clothes do they wear? Aren't you afraid that I'll die during the assault? No. The people in the camp say you're ahead of all the bullets. You didn't have a black magic done It would be nice. Death is no exception. Not in front of the miller's son and not in front of the Pope either. entend the son of the canons
est à a quinzaine de kilomètres nous sommes encore de porter son artillie en une bonne chose pour nous il pas d'armé pour défendre la ville nous sommes pris de cours et sans défense combien de gens vivent ici des centaines de milliers peuttre la moitié des habitants de All the empire is capable of defending itself with the couteaux and the fours against the canons and the puissants and the best cavalry of the world. song tous new pars etes fontaines palais ses églises les barbares viendront s'y soulager la monde de parra que j'admir votre courage mais pasens la fenêtre en grand il sorte à fragment
Father J takes a huge chance because regular arm and reserving arms army can withstand approaching span andal trable What is war in Swedish? War. To kill in war is Ada, Adelka. is the sword made of iron. It would Jordavian. Anna, you are a German sage and Colonel Wrangel comes from the richest family in Sweden. Please don't give her hope. To a word. You probably didn't come to ask about Anna's well-being. We must leave this distress. Tomorrow at the crack of dawn.
We are fleeing. A great imperial sobering. We will not flee from the Lach, but we need a better position for the army. Anna, you have a choice. You can stay with us and maybe lose with us, or you are free to leave. What? Of course, we won't leave Anna behind. She's suffered more than enough carnage and escape. She needs a place where she's safe forever. Anna has been with us in the camp for two years. She should decide for herself. That's exactly what I'm saying. The Swedish army headquarters is suddenly in the middle of enemy territory. The Protestant princes are now on the emperor's side.
The Swedish army marches to the point of exhaust to improve their position for the battle. The battle starts at Witch, north of Magdur, in October 1636. The Swedes, although outmaneuvered, surprised the Germanic army with a flank attack and won over the border- a shock for the emperor. He calls his troops back from France to defend their homeland. At the same time, the battle between the French and the Spanish for the fortress comes to a head. In November 1636, the Spanish surrender for France. This is a decisive turning point in the
The liberation of Paris marks the beginning of a new era for France it has demonstrated strength as a unified nation and put both Germany and Spain in their place. In the fight for supremacy in Europe, there is no way around France. At the same time entering the war was a huge risk for France and has put so on cardinal has not achieved ate go to establish fr leading world La grande durit depuis 20 ans, la France attendedait depuis 23 ans déjà que un heritier il avait été baptisé Louis Don dans l'espoir qu'il monte un jour sur le trône en tant que Louis le 14e. You know that you have to accept the rigor of your asses but you will celebrate with me. Je ne souffrirai aucune objection. Je me trompe peutêtre mais nous Célébrons pas
seulement la naissance d'un heritier au tr mais également l'au d'un new. À present, it is autour de la France de régner. Mais pour que ce règne soit permanent, il ne faut aller plus loin. Nous Devons propagated la culture française, inonder l'Europe de nos artists. Les people oublier les batailles et préserver les ch l'impression de vouloir faire la paix. Que voulez dire? The moment semble prematuré pour faire la paix mais nous ne devrions jamais faire the war without raison valable.
These ruins, these fires, this destroyed village. We had already passed by on the way to Paris. Just the same everywhere Picture. Devastated countries, until death releases me. We wanted to go to Paris in a few weeks Big dreams are not made for little people people who were murdered and sometimes screaming Madness has gripped the people. A soldier was burned alive yesterday because he had slept with his horse. The horse also ended up on the pyre.
We should have eaten it. somehow it is suggested that no order has somehow dissolved, everything fell apart, try to explain what this war does to people. after years of political activism. Jess's establishing France's naval power can only survive the attack and French invasion. The warring princes and their commands put this [ahem] into account, because this year is a political order. political order, so that should be said, the kingdom should be seen, in his beginning the first s, and the problem is just that freedom is an abstract freedom is a handling alternative.
We mercenaries saw every place twice. After many months, I found the peasant again who had beaten and robbed me. The time for my revenge had come. You're coming to the Geen. It's already decided. Too few. I regret that. Do you have a family? Take care of them. I have one, and your death won't do us any good. Oh, that's regrettable. Twelve thalers, for what? And a lot for the guards. For what? To buy your freedom I don't have that much. Then you'd better get it.
The French aren't far away. [panting] The weaknesses are at the top in North. A farmer is being ridden. In this way, a contemporary leaf shows with bitter mockery how the peasants are sadled with all the horrors of war. My father's money doesn't concern me. Let him inherit me. He shouldn't speak like that. Every person owes their parents obedience and respect. You don't know my father. Anna is right. If you disregard your father's will, your marriage is doomed. Love is the most important thing. I do n't lack that.
Carl Gustav Rang's motivations when he asks for Anna Margaret 's hand in marriage include both love and his father away and married her now care. Since I had now matured into a woman through his grace, it pleased the Most High that he should marry the dear Countess through a much She died too young. This happened on May 28th, 1640. But God sent that 14 days before she died, I was betrothed to my beloved lord, and on June 1st of the same year, I was married.
Anna Margareta von Hauptwitz, will you Yes. [cheers]
