Tiny Muhlberg-scape Flashcards
When did it end?
End of April 1547
Where did fighting break out?
Swabia South-West Germany
Where did they occupy first?
Füssen
What wasn’t approved by Princes early on?
Invasion of Tyrol to block Italian forces
What couldn’t Schmalkalden leaders agree on?
Whether or not to attack entrenched Imperial forces
What tipped it kinda?
Charles united with Ferdinand’s forces in Bohemia
Which 2 cities continued to battle after the Battle of Muhlberg’s failure?
Bremen and Madeburg
What happened at Bremen in May?
12000 Imperial forces unsuccessfully sieged Bremen
What did the siege of Bremen lead to?
The Battle of Drakeburg, which Bremen forces won :O
What happened as a consequence of the Battle of Drakeburg?
The Imperial forces left Northern Germany
Who gave up his electorship and WHY?
John Fredrick gave it up to Maurice of Saxony after he was captured in order not to be executed.
Who were the Princes captured?
John Fredrick and Landgrave of Hesse
