Battle of Mergentheim
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The Battle of Mergentheim was part of the Thirty Years' War fought in Bad Mergentheim on May 2, 1645 between Turenne of France and the Holy Roman Empire. Turenne invaded central Germany and was defeated by the armed forces of the Holy Roman Empire led by Franz von Mercy. After the battle, Turenne was forced to flee to the Rhine. Mercy's forces suffered significant casualties.