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Military history of Switzerland
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The military history of Switzerland comprises centuries of armed actions, and the role of the Swiss military in conflicts and peacekeeping worldwide. Despite maintaining neutrality since its independe
Depiction of Swiss mercenaries assaulting the Landsknecht mercenaries in the French lines at the Battle of Marignano, 1515.
Depiction of Swiss mercenaries assaulting the Landsknecht mercenaries in the French lines at the Battle of Marignano, 1515.
Conclave with Pius V, a Swiss Guard guarding the entrance, ca. 1578.
Conclave with Pius V, a Swiss Guard guarding the entrance, ca. 1578.
A battalion of soldiers advance during the Battle of Meierskappel. The battle was fought during the Sonderbund War, a civil war in 1847.
A battalion of soldiers advance during the Battle of Meierskappel. The battle was fought during the Sonderbund War, a civil war in 1847.
Mirage III at an aircraft cavern, 2005. Large-scale construction of these types of hangars was conducted by the Swiss military in the 1950s.
Mirage III at an aircraft cavern, 2005. Large-scale construction of these types of hangars was conducted by the Swiss military in the 1950s.
Swiss mercenaries
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The Swiss mercenaries were a powerful infantry force of professional soldiers originating from the cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy. They were notable for their service in foreign armies, especial
Military history of Switzerland
…neutrality since its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499, Switzerland has been involved in military operations dating back to the hiring of Swiss mercenaries by foreign nations, including the Papal States. Formed with the Federal Charter of 1291, an alliance of three cantons was formed for mutual defense…
Swiss mercenaries crossing the Alps. Illustration from an illuminated manuscript of the Luzerner Schilling, 1513.
Swiss mercenaries crossing the Alps. Illustration from an illuminated manuscript of the Luzerner Schilling, 1513.
Swiss mercenaries and Landsknechts engaged in a push of pike. Engraving by Hans Holbein the Younger, early 16th century
Swiss mercenaries and Landsknechts engaged in a push of pike. Engraving by Hans Holbein the Younger, early 16th century
Right hand section of preceding drawing
Right hand section of preceding drawing
The Battle of Novara marked the pinnacle of Swiss military supremacy (illustration from Johann Stumpf's chronicle, 1548)
The Battle of Novara marked the pinnacle of Swiss military supremacy (illustration from Johann Stumpf's chronicle, 1548)