Siege of Pilsen

Timeline

1. 1618Pilsen · PilsenThe Bohemian rebels, under the Protestant noble Thurn and the mercenary commander Mansfeld, surrounded the city and castle of Pilsen. Inside, some several thousand troops loyal to the Habsburgs held out under the command of Ernst von Harrach.
2. 1618walls of Pilsen · PilsenAfter sustained bombardment and assault, the rebels breached Pilsen's defenses and the garrison surrendered. Harrach was allowed to withdraw part of his garrison safely, and the rebels captured large quantities of artillery and supplies.
3. 1618–1619western Bohemia · BohemiaThe fall of Pilsen gave the rebels control of the key routes of western Bohemia, weakened the Habsburg military presence in the region, and laid the groundwork for further operations in 1619, including engagements with imperial reinforcements.