Austria and Prussia By Lucasmm Jan 1, 1618 Start of the 30 year war Feb 20, 1618 Ferdinand II TOOK OVER Apr 24, 1618 Ferdinand sent catholic nobles to Prague Apr 25, 1618 30 YEAR WAR Apr 20, 1619 The catholic hapsburg in Spain and Austria left things alone Apr 20, 1622 Ferdinand sent catholic nobles into the mostly Protestant city of Prague to say they all had turned catholic now. Apr 20, 1623 A local conflict ended up being a massive war dragging in every European power. Apr 20, 1629 Destruction from swedish army Apr 24, 1648 Drained Spain and France