On 16 March 1421, the Hussite troops under the command of Jan Žižka had stormed the town of Chomutov, located a few kilometers west of Brüx, and killed its approximately 2,500 inhabitants. They then went to Prague, causing extensive damage in the towns populated by Germans or Catholics. In early July, the Hussites headed north, this time led by the priest Jan Želivský, pillaging the passing Teplice and Duchcov, and on July 12 seized Bílina. Two weeks later, they set up a Wagenburg (fortress formed by wagons) in the village of Saras and from there launched attacks against Brüx, until they were defeated on 5 August by forces sent by Frederick of Saxony and supported by the Brüx neighbors.
Aftermathedit
The victory of the Imperial-Catholic had no major impact on the further development of the Hussite wars since the Hussites retained military superiority over the following years. However, this success meant Frederick I of Saxony was elevated to the rank of Duke and Elector, while Želivský was removed from command shortly after and executed in March 1422. Despite the defeat, it did not cease altogether attacks from the Hussites against the territories of Saxony and Meissen so that they could not provide military support to the emperor Sigismund.
Traditionedit
Since 1421, the city of Brüx, now called Most, holds a festival every year in thanks for deliverance from the Hussites. This tradition continued even after their expulsions in 1945–46 outside of the home to this day. This custom is one of the traditions from the Hussite wars to live on to the present day.
Lawrence of Březová: The Hussites, a contemporary chronicle, last in German published in 1988 by Verlag Styria (translated from Latin and Old Czech; Title of the original: Chronicon)
Frantisek Palacky: The history of Hussitenthums; in: Critical Studies, Prague, 1868
F. von Bezold: King Sigmund and the Empire wars against the Hussites; Munich, 1872
A. Kutschera: From the days of the Hussite Wars - King Siegmund in the struggle for Prague; in: From Austria's past, Vol 5, Leipzig, Prague, Vienna, 1917
Piotr Marczak: Hussite wars, Warsaw Egros
Heinz Rieder: The Hussites, Casimir Katz Publishing, 1998, ISBN3925825711
battle, brüx, fought, august, 1421, north, bohemia, during, hussite, wars, hussite, troops, Želivský, were, defeated, catholic, imperial, forces, frederick, saxony, part, hussite, warsdetail, view, hněvín, castle, most, engraving, from, 1602date5, august, 1421. The Battle of Brux was fought on 5 August 1421 in North Bohemia during the Hussite Wars The Hussite troops led by Jan Zelivsky were defeated by the Catholic Imperial forces of Frederick I of Saxony Battle of BruxPart of Hussite WarsDetail view of the Hnevin Castle in Most on an engraving from 1602Date5 August 1421LocationBrux BohemiaResultCatholic victoryBelligerentsMargravate of Meissen Bohemian Catholic nobilityHussite coalition Praguers Union of Zatec and LounyCommanders and leadersFrederick of Meissen William of Brunswick LuneburgJan ZelivskyCasualties and losses1 0001 000 Contents 1 Battle 2 Aftermath 3 Tradition 4 ReferencesBattle editOn 16 March 1421 the Hussite troops under the command of Jan Zizka had stormed the town of Chomutov located a few kilometers west of Brux and killed its approximately 2 500 inhabitants They then went to Prague causing extensive damage in the towns populated by Germans or Catholics In early July the Hussites headed north this time led by the priest Jan Zelivsky pillaging the passing Teplice and Duchcov and on July 12 seized Bilina Two weeks later they set up a Wagenburg fortress formed by wagons in the village of Saras and from there launched attacks against Brux until they were defeated on 5 August by forces sent by Frederick of Saxony and supported by the Brux neighbors Aftermath editThe victory of the Imperial Catholic had no major impact on the further development of the Hussite wars since the Hussites retained military superiority over the following years However this success meant Frederick I of Saxony was elevated to the rank of Duke and Elector while Zelivsky was removed from command shortly after and executed in March 1422 Despite the defeat it did not cease altogether attacks from the Hussites against the territories of Saxony and Meissen so that they could not provide military support to the emperor Sigismund Tradition editSince 1421 the city of Brux now called Most holds a festival every year in thanks for deliverance from the Hussites This tradition continued even after their expulsions in 1945 46 outside of the home to this day This custom is one of the traditions from the Hussite wars to live on to the present day References editThis article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2016 Learn how and when to remove this message Lawrence of Brezova The Hussites a contemporary chronicle last in German published in 1988 by Verlag Styria translated from Latin and Old Czech Title of the original Chronicon Frantisek Palacky The history of Hussitenthums in Critical Studies Prague 1868 F von Bezold King Sigmund and the Empire wars against the Hussites Munich 1872 A Kutschera From the days of the Hussite Wars King Siegmund in the struggle for Prague in From Austria s past Vol 5 Leipzig Prague Vienna 1917 Piotr Marczak Hussite wars Warsaw Egros Heinz Rieder The Hussites Casimir Katz Publishing 1998 ISBN 3925825711 50 31 16 N 13 38 12 E 50 52111 N 13 63667 E 50 52111 13 63667 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Battle of Brux amp oldid 1181200016, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
