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In which battle did a Protestant defeat result in forced conversion back to Catholicism?

  • Battle of the Blue Mountain

  • Battle of the Green Forest

  • Battle of the White Mountain

  • Battle of the Red River

Answer

The Battle of White Mountain, fought in 1620, resulted in a crushing Protestant defeat, leading to the forced conversion of the Bohemian nobility and population back to Catholicism. This pivotal event marked a significant turning point in the Thirty Years' War, solidifying the Habsburg control over Bohemia and contributing to the heightened religious tensions that fueled the broader conflict across Europe.
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