The Franco-Spanish War: How France Defeated Spain in 1648

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659), a conflict that marked the decline of Spanish Habsburg dominance and the rise of France as Europe's leading power. Focusing on the decisive Battle of Rocroi (1643), where the 21-year-old Duc d'Enghien (later the Grand Condé) shattered the myth of Spanish invincibility, they discuss the tensions of the Thirty Years' War, the role of Cardinal Mazarin, and the Peace of the Pyrenees. They also touch on lesser-known figures like the Spanish general Francisco de Melo and the French artillery innovations that turned the tide. This is a story of shifting alliances, military brilliance, and the birth of French hegemony. #FrancoSpanishWar #BattleOfRocroi #GrandCondé #CardinalMazarin #ThirtyYearsWar #PeaceOfThePyrenees #SpanishHabsburgs #LouisXIV #FranciscoDeMelo #InfantryTercios #FrenchArtillery #Fronde #1648 #17thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #Europe Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo