The Founding of the Swiss Military System, 1300 to 1400 examines how four key fourteenth century battles helped create the Swiss Confederation's military and political foundation. It focuses on the rise of Swiss infantry tactics, the use of free peasants in a military role, and the subsequent defeat of feudal forces. It also describes the early formation of one of the most respected military forces in Europe, topics little known to English-speaking scholars.With an extensive use of often overlo…
The Founding of the Swiss Military System, 1300 to 1400 examines how four key fourteenth century battles helped create the Swiss Confederation's military and political foundation. It focuses on the rise of Swiss infantry tactics, the use of free peasants in a military role, and the subsequent defeat of feudal forces. It also describes the early formation of one of the most respected military forces in Europe, topics little known to English-speaking scholars.
With an extensive use of often overlooked Medieval sources including chronicles, histories, reports, historic poems, and legal charters, the study explains how the Swiss overthrew the knight on horseback, a major factor in warfare that had dominated the field of battle for centuries, and started a tactical revolution in warfare.
From ambushes in mountain passes at Morgarten (1315) and Näfels (1388) to battles on open ground at Laupen (1339) and Sempach (1386), these engagements had a profound impact on military doctrine and practice for centuries to come. In each case, the Swiss showed determination, flexibility, and tactical innovation that won the admiration of many other lands. While almost all other peasant movements for greater rights and autonomy in the century failed because of a lack of military success, the Swiss were able to organize and discipline themselves into a military system that allowed them to risk their lives effectively to protect their independence and liberty.
The Founding of the Swiss Military System is and engaging read and sure to appeal to anyone interested in military history and the defense of human rights.
The Founding of the Swiss Military System, 1300 to 1400 examines how four key fourteenth century battles helped create the Swiss Confederation's military and political foundation. It focuses on the rise of Swiss infantry tactics, the use of free peasants in a military role, and the subsequent defeat of feudal forces. It also describes the early formation of one of the most respected military forces in Europe, topics little known to English-speaking scholars.
With an extensive use of often overlooked Medieval sources including chronicles, histories, reports, historic poems, and legal charters, the study explains how the Swiss overthrew the knight on horseback, a major factor in warfare that had dominated the field of battle for centuries, and started a tactical revolution in warfare.
From ambushes in mountain passes at Morgarten (1315) and Näfels (1388) to battles on open ground at Laupen (1339) and Sempach (1386), these engagements had a profound impact on military doctrine and practice for centuries to come. In each case, the Swiss showed determination, flexibility, and tactical innovation that won the admiration of many other lands. While almost all other peasant movements for greater rights and autonomy in the century failed because of a lack of military success, the Swiss were able to organize and discipline themselves into a military system that allowed them to risk their lives effectively to protect their independence and liberty.
The Founding of the Swiss Military System is and engaging read and sure to appeal to anyone interested in military history and the defense of human rights.
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