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The German Confederation dissolved in 1866. Due to its unpopularity among the population and the rising cost to maintain it, Liechtenstein disbanded its army of 80 men on 12 February 1868 and declared its permanent neutrality. [2] [14] [15] In 1893, former soldiers of the Liechtenstein army founded a veterans association, which had 141 members ...
The Liechtenstein veterans association in 1896, showing the remaining soldiers of the army that was disestablished in 1868. During the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, Prince Johann II placed his soldiers at the disposal of the Confederation but only to “defend the German territory of Tyrol”. [ 22 ]
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Military of Liechtenstein. Command Commander-in-chief: None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland. Ministry of Defence of Liechtenstein: None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland; Forces None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland; Military history of Liechtenstein; Military ranks of Liechtenstein
The military took up position on the Stilfser Joch in the south of Liechtenstein to defend the Liechtenstein/Austrian border against attacks by the Italians under Giuseppe Garibaldi. When the war ended on 22 July the military marched home to a ceremonial welcome in Vaduz. [2] Rheinberger was promoted to captain on 1 September 1866. [1]
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The historical lexicon contains thematic articles, geography, general history and biographical articles relating to Liechtenstein. As of its publication, it has 1142 pages which contains 2600 articles, 510 photos and 232 other illustrations. [2]
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