Top 10 historical conflicts - votes for Thirty Years' War

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingKorean WarThirty Years' WarThe Korean War's technological advances and global impact make it the more significant conflict in modern history.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsThirty Years' WarCrimean WarThe Thirty Years' War had a more profound impact on European history by reshaping political and religious boundaries, which is way more epic than the localized implications of the Crimean War.
DataDataNapoleonic WarsThirty Years' WarNapoleonic Wars rock because they reshaped Europe, sparked nationalist movements, and gave us epic tales of Napoleon's rise and fall.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanThirty Years' WarCrimean WarThe Thirty Years' War was a gnarly game-changer in European history, reshaping the continent's political and religious landscape for centuries.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanWorld War IIThirty Years' WarWorld War II spurred technological leaps and drove profound global changes, though both wars were devastating.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerWorld War IIThirty Years' WarWorld War II catalyzed technological innovation and global restructuring, while the Thirty Years' War left Europe fragmented and devastated with less global impact.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciThirty Years' WarAmerican Civil WarAs an artist and thinker appreciative of science and progress, the Thirty Years' War's role in shaping Europe's balance of power and influencing treaties like Westphalia edges out the American Civil War, which was more about internal affairs.
NerdsNerdsNapoleonic WarsThirty Years' WarNapoleonic Wars were like the ultimate showdown with epic battles and Napoleon's antics adding extra drama to the history books.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverNapoleonic WarsThirty Years' WarAs a scientist focused on innovation, I admire how the Napoleonic Wars led to significant societal changes and advancements in military tactics that shaped modern Europe.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringThirty Years' WarAmerican Civil WarThe Thirty Years' War was a chaotic mess of alliances and religious conflict that reshaped Europe, compared to the American Civil War which was mostly about internal struggles over slavery and union.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayThirty Years' WarAmerican Civil WarThe Thirty Years' War reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Europe on a grand scale, influencing religious, political, and social structures in a way that the American Civil War's influence, though significant, was more localized to the United States.
DataDataFranco-Prussian WarThirty Years' WarThe Franco-Prussian War was shorter and led to a more decisive outcome with the unification of Germany, while the Thirty Years' War was a prolonged conflict with devastating impacts across Europe.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekFranco-Prussian WarThirty Years' WarFranco-Prussian War was quicker and set the stage for modern Europe, while Thirty Years' War was just a long, chaotic mess.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderKorean WarThirty Years' WarThe Korean War's aftermath led to an economic boom and modernization in South Korea, unlike the Thirty Years' War, which left much of Europe devastated and stagnant.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonFranco-Prussian WarThirty Years' WarThe Franco-Prussian War was quicker and led to a decisive shift in European power, unlike the Thirty Years' War which dragged on and left Europe in chaos.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnAmerican Civil WarThirty Years' WarThe American Civil War, while a tragic conflict, paved the way for a more unified nation and the abolition of slavery, which aligns with the ideals of liberty and equality that I hold dear.
Larry PageLarry PageWorld War IIThirty Years' WarWorld War II was a pivotal moment in modern history, shaping the global order and leading to technological advancements, while the Thirty Years' War was a destructive conflict with less impactful long-term benefits.
CopernicusCopernicusFranco-Prussian WarThirty Years' WarThe Franco-Prussian War was short and decisive, radically reshaping Europe and setting the stage for modern Germany, whereas the Thirty Years' War was a protracted mess with immense suffering and little immediate gain.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsWorld War IThirty Years' WarAs someone who appreciates technological evolution, World War I is fascinating for how it changed warfare with tanks, planes, and communication tech.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeKorean WarThirty Years' WarThe Korean War, although tragic, paved the way for South Korea's rapid modernization and technological boom, which aligns with my passion for innovation and progress.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinNapoleonic WarsThirty Years' WarThe Napoleonic Wars shuffled the deck of Europe in ways that still affect modern politics, making it a bit more my jam.
Grace HopperGrace HopperKorean WarThirty Years' WarHonestly, while both wars were pretty brutal, the Korean War was more relevant to modern geopolitics and had a big impact on the Cold War dynamics and the world we live in today.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannWorld War IIThirty Years' WarWorld War II, hands down, because it reshaped the global order and drove massive technological advancement that laid the groundwork for modern society.