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During the fighting, Switzerland became a haven for many politicians, artists, pacifists, and thinkers. [6] Bern , Zürich , and Geneva became centers of debate and discussion. In Zürich two very different anti-war groups, the Bolsheviks and the Dadaists , would bring lasting changes to the world.
Switzerland. Union of Bernese-Jurassic Patriots (1962-1964) Jura Liberation Front (1962-1964) Second Jura Liberation Front (1965-1966) Swiss Victory
The military history of Switzerland comprises centuries of armed actions, and the role of the Swiss military in conflicts and peacekeeping worldwide. Despite maintaining neutrality since its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499, [1] Switzerland has been involved in military operations dating back to the hiring of Swiss mercenaries by foreign nations, including the Papal States.
Before World War II, the events of 1914–1918 were generally known as the Great War or simply the World War. [1] In August 1914, the magazine The Independent wrote "This is the Great War. It names itself". [2] In October 1914, the Canadian magazine Maclean's similarly wrote, "Some wars name themselves. This is the Great War."
Between the Alps and a Hard Place: Switzerland in World War II and the Rewriting of History (2000) excerpt and text search; Dawson, William Harbutt. Social Switzerland: Studies of Present-day Social Movements and Legislation (1897) 302 pp; with focus on social and economic history, poverty, labour online; Fahrni, Dieter. An Outline History of ...
Fighting begins at Perthes, Ardennes. December 20, 1914 – 17 March 1915 Western: First Battle of Champagne: December 22 Western: Fighting begins at Noyon. December 22, 1914 – January 17, 1915 Middle Eastern, Caucasian: The Russians win the Battle of Sarikamish, Caucasia. [43] December 24 – 26 Western
It was infamous for the nature of the fight that developed there; after almost a full year of inconclusive fighting, the front had become a giant trench line stretching from one end of Europe to the other. [1] 1914. Battle of Liège; A diagram of the fortifications surrounding the city
Switzerland has the oldest policy of military neutrality in the world; [3] it has not participated in a foreign war since its neutrality was established by the Treaty of Paris in 1815. However, the country did have a civil war in 1847.