Arguably one of the most bloody and confusing wars was the Thirty Year War. The war took place between the years 1618 and 1648. The war could have been shortened tremendously or even avoided altogether if not for the intervention of countries surrounding Germany. The main conflict between the countries and even conflicts between people in these countries was the number one starter of wars even today; religion. In 1555, the Peace of Augsburg was signed in order …showed first 75 words of 934 total…

…showed last 75 words of 934 total…Countries now generally only fought when they felt they were being threatened personally. Although bloody and nearly pointless, the Thirty-Year War showed Europeans what they were up against in terms of war and consequences and showed them enough reasons as to why they should avoid war at all costs. This is possibly the best lesson learned from all the lives and time spent in determining something as small as the official religion of a country.