In the early months of 1562, tensions between Catholics and Protestants reached a boiling point in France. The Huguenots, who were French Protestants influenced by the ideas of John Calvin, faced significant persecution from Catholic authorities. On March 1st, the Huguenots gathered in Wassy for a peaceful worship service within a barn. Unbeknownst to them, troops led by the Catholic Duke of Guise, who opposed the Protestant movement, approached their gathering. The Duke's soldiers attacked the Huguenots, resulting in the massacre of sixty-three worshippers. This brutal confrontation was not just an isolated incident but marked a pivotal moment in the escalating hostilities between the two factions. The Wassy Massacre highlighted the deepening sectarian divides in France, as it was one of the first significant violent acts in the conflicts known as the French Wars of Religion. Following the massacre, retaliatory violence erupted across the country, as Huguenots sought retribution for their fallen brethren. The Duke of Guise's actions galvanized the Protestant factions, prompting calls for organized resistance against Catholic dominance. As a direct result of the Wassy Massacre, France plunged further into civil war, culminating in multiple conflicts marked by increasing brutality and the involvement of foreign powers. These wars would last for decades and leave a lasting impact on the political and religious landscape of France.