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Thirty Years' War: Forces of the Holy Roman Empire and Electorate of Saxony are defeated by the Swedes at the Battle of Chemnitz, ending the military effectiveness of the Saxon army for the rest of the war and allowing the Swedes to advance into Bohemia.
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Major war in Central Europe (1618–1648)
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European political entity (800–1806)
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1639 battle during the Thirty Years' War
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