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Oh yes, it has! Besides the century from 1900-2000 (when the rest of the world was at war) Switzerland had armed conflicts on its territory in any past century.
Switzerland "was born" as defence alliance of three regions - now known as states or cantons (later joined others and now there are 20 full and 6 semi-cantons). One founder state called Schwyz gave the country's name. (And even the so called roots of the nation, the helvetians... an ancient German tribe - does not mean German as known today! - was in war many hundred years before against the Roman Empire... and as rome needed to focus on an enemy to avoid inner political problems they proclaimed them as evil mercenaries.)
In the medieval Swiss mercenaries were known everywhere in Europe... until the battle of Marignano in 1515. Later - after the period of Napoleon - the country was forced to get completely neutral (to form a border between hostile territories).
All this means that military service has a long tradition in Switzerland with the purpose to defend the country (no attacking armament).
And now more detailed to the answer. Military service is still compulsory for every male Swiss citizen (minimal service means 260 days). Some years ago the Swiss army (so called standing troops - ready at any moment) was one of the largest in Europe.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, and military-service is compulsory for male citizens. As a consequence the "active" stock of soldiers is one of the highest among European countries.
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∙ 11y agoYes, it does.
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∙ 10y agoSwitzerland does have an army.
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∙ 14y agoNo.
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Are Switzerland and Sweden still neutral?
Yes.Neither Sweden nor Switzerland are members of any military alliance. The Swiss constitution bans the country from joining any military alliance.
Switzerland ranking in military power compared to the rest of the world?
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What country has a strong tradition of military and political neutrality?
Switzerland is one.
What has the author Eugen Egli written?
Eugen Egli has written: 'Soldatenleben' -- subject(s): Military life, Pictorial works, Switzerland, Switzerland. Armee
Is Switzerland a part of NATO?
No Switzerland is and has been since 1815 neutral. The Swiss constitution bans it from becoming a member of any military alliance. It is not, and does not want to be, a member of NATO.
Is Switzerland a member of the United Nations?
Yes, Switzerland has been a member of the United Nations since 2002. Previous it was not a member because Switzerland's neutrality rules were so strict it couldn't join any group that had military forces, and the UN has troops. They had to change the constitution in order to join the UN.
What is Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein is a small country located between Switzerland and Australia. Population: a little over 300,000. Liechtenstein has no military and is completey depentant on Switzerland. To get into Liechtenstein, one must follow Switzerland's customs as the two countries are unified.
How do you join the Swiss army?
Be a Swiss (male) citizen, be in shape, reach the age of 18... Military service is still compulsory in Switzerland...
What did Albert Einstein do to avoid being drafted in the military?
At the ge of 17, while living and studying in Switzerland, he renounced his German citizenship.
What country speaks latin but the military speaks German?
No country speaks Latin any longer as it is a dead language. However, a small number of people in northern Italy, eastern Switzerland and western Austria speak Helvetian, which is a mixture of languages including Latin. The military in Switzerland (if you can call it that) and in Austria speak German, but different dialects.
Was Switzerland a former colony of France?
No, Switzerland, formally the Confederation of Helvetia, is composed of twenty six cantons which function as states, counties and provinces. There are four national languages, French, German, Italian and Svitzerdeutch (many spellings) which is a variant on archaic German (trans. Swiss-deutch). Swiss (or CH) territories have been criss-crossed by invaders; i.e. Carthaginians, Romans. The cantons have been formed, for the most part along ethnic lines. There has never been a formal military or non-military invasion or colonization of Switzerland by the French or any other nation. To this day, while the Swiss government maintains a formidable, although neutral, military, it's only military projection beyond national borders is to provide Swiss soldiers (trained military) to the Vatican State as military and security protection. The Swiss guard were originally selected by the Vatican on the basis of Switzerland's centuries long tradition of neutrality The only French invasion of Switzerland is cultural, and that for the most part limited to French cheeses, which the Swiss accept, and French films and wines which the Swiss do not. Hope that helps, Bryan Zetlen
Is Switzerland in any international organization?
Yes.Switzerland is a member of the UN and many other international organisations.The Red Cross was founded in Switzerland and its headquarters is in Switzerland.Switzerland is not a member of the EU.Switzerland is neutral. It is not a member of NATO or any other military organisation.
