When the Swiss Invaded Liechtenstein

It happened not once but five times

Tim Gebhart

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SSwitzerland’s dogged policy of neutrality is well known. Fewer people know the Swiss Armed Forces exist. Even fewer know the Swiss invaded the bordering Principality of Liechtenstein several times, albeit without meaning to.

The Swiss Army dates back to the late Middle Ages. In the early 19th century “national…

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Tim Gebhart

Retired Lawyer. Book Addict. History Buff. Lifelong South Dakotan. Blog: prairieprogressive.com