The Spanish Tercio at Mühlberg: When Spain Bested the Reformation

In 1547, the Spanish Tercio faced off against the Schmalkaldic League of Protestant princes at the Battle of Mühlberg. Lucas and Luna unpack how Emperor Charles V, relying on the tercio's discipline and veteran core, decisively crushed the German rebellion, capturing Elector John Frederick of Saxony. They explore the political context: the religious tensions of the Reformation, Charles' strategy to reunite his empire, and the role of the Duke of Alba. The episode also touches on the lesser-known Italian War context, the use of light cavalry, and how Mühlberg marked the peak of Habsburg power before the Peace of Augsburg. A focused look at a battle that reshaped Europe but is often overshadowed by Pavia or Rocroi. #SpanishTercio #BattleOfMühlberg #CharlesV #SchmalkaldicLeague #Reformation #DukeOfAlba #JohnFrederickOfSaxony #HabsburgDynasty #16thCentury #HolyRomanEmpire #MilitaryHistory #GermanHistory #SpanishHistory #TercioViejo #ProtestantReformation #EarlyModernWarfare #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo