That association of mountainous territories shut in among the European powers, Switzerland solved part of its financial problems as early as the Renaissance by
Ever since the 15th century Switzerland had been exporting professional soldiers to serve as mercenaries for foreign monarchies. Napoleon, therefore, was not th
For centuries Swiss regiments served France, including in Napoleon's armies. Less recognition has been given to the British Army's three Swiss regiments during
This superb and comprehensive book details the foreign units which formed such an important part of Napoleon's forces. It examines each non-French unit in turn,