Ferdinand's army laid siege to Pressburg in October, but Rákóczi hurried to the town and forced the invaders to lift the siege. However, Ferdinand's troops inflicted a decisive defeat on the Bohemian army in the Battle of White Mountain on 8 November.
Ferdinand's army encircled Pressburg in October, but Rákóczi hastened to the town and coerced the besiegers into lifting their blockade. Nonetheless, Ferdinand's forces emerged victorious over the Bohemian army in the pivotal Battle of White Mountain on 8 November.