Count Tilly's imperialist army sacks the city of Magdeburg. In
the ensuing carnage, the city is burnt to the ground, leaving only
the cathedral standing. This destructive triumph, however, boosts
the morale of the Catholic cause in the Thirty Years War.
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Editors, Litencyc. "Count Tilly's imperialist army sacks Magdeburg". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16020, accessed 19 March 2024.]