Battle at Morgarten. This remarkable battle first established the independence of Switzerland. The land had revolted against Austria, and an army several thousand strong marched to subdue it. A little force of 1300 Swiss peasants awaited the foe at the head of a narrow alpine pass. As the Austrians advanced, a band of 50 Swiss exiles began rolling rocks down on them from the heights above. The rocks became avalanches, the invaders were thrown into utter confusion, the Swiss army charged, and the rout was complete. The Battle of Morgarten took place on November 15, 1315, when troops of Schwyz
Battle at Morgarten. This remarkable battle first established the independence of Switzerland. The land had revolted against Austria, and an army several thousand strong marched to subdue it. A little force of 1300 Swiss peasants awaited the foe at the head of a narrow alpine pass. As the Austrians advanced, a band of 50 Swiss exiles began rolling rocks down on them from the heights above. The rocks became avalanches, the invaders were thrown into utter confusion, the Swiss army charged, and the rout was complete. The Battle of Morgarten took place on November 15, 1315, when troops of Schwyz (area in Switzerland), supported by their allies of Uri and Unterwalden, ambushed an Austrian army under the command of Leopold I, Duke of Austria, on the shores of Lake Ageri, in the territory of Schwyz.
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