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 military action led to a siege of Pressburg in October, but Rákóczi intervened quickly and forced the attackers to withdraw. However, Ferdinand's troops ultimately gained a decisive advantage over the Bohemian army in the Battle of White Mountain on 8 November.