Classics Illustrated 151 Won by the Sword

In 1618, a fearful struggle began among the nations of Europe. It is known as the Thirty Years' War. By 1635, it seemed that all of Germany would soon fall the the armies of Austria. As the ally of Spain, Austria would then be able to dominate France. To prevent this Richelieu, the French minister brought france into the war. Then began the final phase of the long and bloody conflict.