1610: France and Savoy vs Spain

The thirty years war would look very different if it was fought in Italy and the Pyrenees instead of Germany...

I'm not sure who would win...
 
The thirty years war would look very different if it was fought in Italy and the Pyrenees instead of Germany...

I'm not sure who would win...

I don't think it would remain only in Italy though. The focus might be there at first, but soon it would be spread to Southern Netherlands. Of course, there is the issue of how long does this war last (it might be ended before any revolt in Bohemia starts). But if it ever combines with religious conflict inside the HRE it might the interesting to see the effects of an earlier French entrance in the war.
 
The thirty years war would look very different if it was fought in Italy and the Pyrenees instead of Germany...

I'm not sure who would win...

I can't remember if there's any credible source, but I've heard on many occasions that Henri IV was planning on some sort of war in Germany before his untimely death. No doubt this plan would bring the Austrians into the fray -- Northern Italy is part of the Empire at least, however nominal.
 
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