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Which battle was lost in 1515 by the at the time invincible Swiss Army?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Battle of Marignan
Why
The Battle of Marignan in 1515 marked the end of Swiss military invincibility against French armies. This decisive defeat against King Francis I deeply affected Swiss politics and prompted the cantons to eventually adopt neutrality.
- Battle of Marignan
- Battle of Morat
- Battle of Morgaten
- Battle of Sempach
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