Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 1618, a comet streaked across the sky, signaling the start of the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen: The Thirty Years' War. What began as a religious clash between Protestants and Catholics evolved into a brutal struggle for power involving Sweden, France, and Spain. Using the incredible first-hand diary of Peter Hagendorf, a 17th-century German mercenary who kept a rare, detailed diary (1625–1649) documenting the daily life, violence, and hardships of the Thirty Years' War; this documentary reveals the true horror of the Iron Age. Witness the birth of modern warfare and the devastating events that decimated Germany's population and reshaped Europe forever.
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In 1618, a comet streaked across the sky, signaling the start of the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen: The Thirty Years' War. What began as a religious clash between Protestants and Catholics evolved into a brutal struggle for power involving Sweden, France, and Spain. Using the incredible first-hand diary of Peter Hagendorf, a 17th-century German mercenary who kept a rare, detailed diary (1625–1649) documenting the daily life, violence, and hardships of the Thirty Years' War; this documentary reveals the true horror of the Iron Age. Witness the birth of modern warfare and the devastating events that decimated Germany's population and reshaped Europe forever.
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.
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
