1618-1648: The Bloody History of the 30 Years War

In 1618, a brilliant comet tore across the European sky - an omen so bright it was visible during the day. Men saw it as a whip wielded by God to punish humanity. What followed was the Thirty Years' War: the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen up to that point, and the first "modern" war in human history. Through the rare, surviving diaries of ordinary soldiers, orphaned noblewomen, and the shadowy machinations of master politicians like Cardinal Richelieu and Father Joseph, this documentary uncovers the sheer brutality of a war that claimed millions of lives. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory