Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 328William Blackwood, 1980 |
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Page 113
the widespread revolutions of 1848 . On the other hand , the Swiss attitude was different . The Swiss had a centuries - long reputation for supplying sturdy mercenaries to fight in other peoples ' wars . But there was one snag . The new ...
the widespread revolutions of 1848 . On the other hand , the Swiss attitude was different . The Swiss had a centuries - long reputation for supplying sturdy mercenaries to fight in other peoples ' wars . But there was one snag . The new ...
Page 115
... Swiss soldiers ' . This was a gross exaggeration since every man was a volunteer , but it does show how sensitive the newly formed Confederation was about its quasi - illegal mer- cenaries . To this very day the whole affair is known in ...
... Swiss soldiers ' . This was a gross exaggeration since every man was a volunteer , but it does show how sensitive the newly formed Confederation was about its quasi - illegal mer- cenaries . To this very day the whole affair is known in ...
Page 116
... Swiss white cross with the legend ' British Swiss Legion ' surmounted by a nondescript crown . In the top left - hand corner was another Swiss cross . UP TILL NOW we have seen many of the difficulties involved in mounting a multi ...
... Swiss white cross with the legend ' British Swiss Legion ' surmounted by a nondescript crown . In the top left - hand corner was another Swiss cross . UP TILL NOW we have seen many of the difficulties involved in mounting a multi ...
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