EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Spanish Road: How Habsburg Armies Marched Across Europe
from The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Story of Spain, Lucas and Luna retrace the Spanish Road — the remarkable military corridor that allowed Spain to project power from Milan to Brussels during the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn about the logistics, diplomacy, and dangers of moving tercios across the Alps, through Franche-Comté, and along the Rhine. Discover key stopping points like the Savoyard passes, the Rhine crossing at Breisach, and the treacherous Via Claudia Augusta. Understand how Swiss mercenaries, local rulers, and French rivals shaped this lifeline of empire. Hear about the Savoy crisis of 1588, the betrayal of the Duke of Mantua, and the Spanish Army of Flanders' desperate need for men and coin. This episode reveals the hidden infrastructure behind Spain's golden age — the roads that carried an empire. #SpanishRoad #Tercios #HabsburgSpain #ArmyOfFlanders #Milan #Brussels #FrancheComté #Alps #Savoy #ViaClaudiaAugusta #Breisach #SpanishEmpire #PhilipII #SixteenthCentury #MilitaryHistory #Logistics #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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