Geschichte der Schweizer Armee

The history of the Swiss Army is marked by a multitude of contradictions. Some even compare it to "black snow." For hardly any other European country has been so little involved in war over the past two centuries, yet so engaged with its military as Switzerland. It is no coincidence that it is sometimes said that Switzerland does not have an army, but rather is an army. This "Army History" presents the development of the Swiss Army in the context of European military formation, weapon development, and combat methods. The book offers a depiction of military change that seeks to capture both the significant turning points and the long-lasting transformations of military combat instruments.