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BaltimoreBadger23 t1_itu87m3 wrote

Reply to comment by popsickle_in_one in TIL The European 30 Years' War 1618 - 1648 began with Czech nobles throwing two Habsburg governors out of Prague castle window onto a huge dungheap. The corresponding carnage - fought over the issue of religious freedom following the Protestant Reformation - left millions dead. by Royal_Bumblebee_

My favorite part is Poland and Sweden as arch enemies. Did not see that coming.

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Steen-J t1_itu8rj8 wrote

My favorite part is sweden fighting with ships on lake constance in central europe.

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MurderDoneRight t1_ituw3hf wrote

To be fair, haven't everyone conquered Poland? They're kind of a tramp when it comes to being invaded.

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BaltimoreBadger23 t1_itv8u89 wrote

Well, they have the misfortune of being located between Russia and Germany...

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Keffpie t1_ituhpy5 wrote

Some Poles are still a bit salty about it...

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TyrKiyote t1_ituxwgl wrote

It keeps your tongue from sticking when the Pole is cold.

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Polymarchos t1_itv6w1k wrote

Really? Poland was kind of a jerk during their height of power. No one liked them back then. They were like Russia is today.

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BaltimoreBadger23 t1_itv8a8u wrote

I haven't really studied this particular era, but I know Poland was a jerk. I just didn't realize they pissed off the Swedes.

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semiomni t1_itwx73x wrote

Think it was more opportunism from Sweden, also they were fucking monstrous, them and Russia killed 1/4 of the population.

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Petromnikus t1_itx2r4s wrote

Poland claimed the Swedish throne so not really without reason that Sweden didn't like Poland.

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semiomni t1_itx4fm1 wrote

Sure, think that comes a little short of justifying 1/4 of total genocide.

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