Won by the Sword – A Tale of the Thirty Years’ War

Won by the Sword describes the conclusion of the Thirty Years’ War (1640s) recounting the years after the deaths of generals Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein when France took the lead in the struggle. The appointment of young Hector Campbell, orphaned son of a Scottish captain, as an aide in the household of the French General Turenne marks the beginning of a series of adventures that includes battles, captures and escapes, a meeting with Mazarin, and high honors and awards for his prowess and bravery in battle.

Titles and Times

1. A Stroke of Good Fortune 36:35
2. Choosing a Lackey 38:49
3. The First Battle 32:20
4. Success 35:20
5. The Relief of the Citadel 30:02
6. A Change of Scene 38:33
7. The Duc D’Enghien 36:00
8. Rocroi 32:04
9. Honors 35:43
10. An Estate and Title 36:16
11. The Castle of La Villar 33:14
12. The Poitou Regiment 40:06
13. The Battles of Freiburg 35:44
14. Just in Time 41:07
15. The Battle of Marienthal 32:23
16. AN ESCAPE 33:33
17. A Robber’s Den 33:57
18. Nordlingen 35:39
19. The Peasants’ Revolt 36:44
20. An Old Score 35:28
21. The Duke’s Revenge 35:07
Total Listening Time: 12 Hrs 34 Mins