Siege of Pilsen

Siege of Pilsen
Part of the Bohemian Revolt (Thirty Years' War)

The siege of Pilsen by Matthäus Merian
Date19 September - 21 November 1618
(2 months and 2 days)
Location
Result Protestant victory
Belligerents
Protestant Bohemia
Electoral Palatinate
Bohemian Catholics
Commanders and leaders
Ernst von Mansfeld Felix Dornheim
Strength
20,000 4,000 Burghers
158 cavalry
Casualties and losses
1,100 2,500

The siege of Pilsen (or Plzeň) or Battle of Pilsen was a siege of the fortified city of Pilsen (Czech: Plzeň) in Bohemia carried out by the forces of the Bohemian Protestants led by Ernst von Mansfeld. It was the first major battle of the Thirty Years' War. The Protestant victory and subsequent capture of the city enlarged the Bohemian Revolt.[1]

  1. ^ Grant, R. G. (2017). 1001 battles that changed the course of history. Book Sales. p. 317. ISBN 978-0785835530.