The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history. The war was fought primarily in what is now Germany, and at various points involved most of the countries of Europe. Naval warfare also reached overseas and shaped the colonial formation of future nations. Notable battles are as follows: * Battle of Breitenfeld * Battle of Luetzen * Battle of Tabor * Battle of Pisek * The Sack of Vienna