3 ms·
> But to say Switzerland didn't invest in war would be horribly wrong What war? They invested in peace, successfully so far. Attacking Switzerland would be a b
by lazyjones 10y ago
> But to say Switzerland didn't invest in war would be horribly wrong
What war? They invested in peace, successfully so far. Attacking Switzerland would be a bad idea for most countries.
- douche 10y agoSwitzerland developed the massed pike infantry formation tactics that dominated early-modern Europe before the advent of reliable firearms, crushed a major regional power (Burgundy), and exported mercenaries that formed the backbone of many other European states' standing armies.