Swiss mercenaries
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swiss-mercenaries-170-16221908
title:
Swiss mercenaries
text:
The Swiss mercenaries were a powerful infantry force constituted by professional soldiers originating from the cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy. They were notable for their service in foreign armies, especially among the military forces of the kings of France, throughout the early modern period of European history, from the Late Middle Ages into the 19th century. Their service as mercenaries was at its peak during the Renaissance, when their proven battlefield capabilities made them sought-a
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encyclopedia
description:
Historical Swiss mercenary infantry forces
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_mercenaries
date created:
2004-01-11T05:22:48Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T02:59:17Z
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