Switzerland
Switzerland
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Many were struck down, and the horses became so terrified that the whole body of the as- sailants was thrown into utter confusion.
Here was the opportunity of the Swiss, and they did not let it slip. Down the pass they swept upon the bewildered foe, and assailed them furiously with their swords, their halberds (a heavy shaft of wood fitted with axe and spear-point), and with their great iron- spiked clubs.
The Austrians tried to turn back and escape. In vain. They were caught in the narrow pass... as in a net. Many sprang from their horses and tried to get away on foot ; but they slipped on the rocks, and the nimble mountaineers, whose nailed shoes gave them good foothold on their native slopes, caught and de- stroyed them easily.
It was hardly a battle : it was a mere slaughter. Great numbers of the Austrians were slain on the spot ; many were driven into the lake and drowned ; the rest fled. Among the latter was Duke Leopold, who him- self narrowly escaped with his life. One who saw him on his flight from this fatal field said that he looked " like death, and quite distracted.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Many were struck down, and the horses became so terrified that the whole body of the as- sailants was thrown into utter confusion.
Here was the opportunity of the Swiss, and they did not let it slip. Down the pass they swept upon the bewildered foe, and assailed them furiously with their swords, their halberds (a heavy shaft of wood fitted with axe and spear-point), and with their great iron- spiked clubs.
The Austrians tried to turn back and escape. In vain. They were caught in the narrow pass... as in a net. Many sprang from their horses and tried to get away on foot ; but they slipped on the rocks, and the nimble mountaineers, whose nailed shoes gave them good foothold on their native slopes, caught and de- stroyed them easily.
It was hardly a battle : it was a mere slaughter. Great numbers of the Austrians were slain on the spot ; many were driven into the lake and drowned ; the rest fled. Among the latter was Duke Leopold, who him- self narrowly escaped with his life. One who saw him on his flight from this fatal field said that he looked " like death, and quite distracted.
What to read after Switzerland?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Finnemore John to read onlineMoreLess
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