The Story of Switzerland: Neutrality, Wealth, and Hidden Power — Fexingo History
Switzerland's Alpine Weather War: The 1799 Russian Army Crossing — Fexingo History
In 1799, during the War of the Second Coalition, Russian General Alexander Suvorov led his army of 20,000 men on a crossing of the Swiss Alps in winter. The episode details Suvorov's march over the Gotthard Pass and Panix Pass, facing blizzards, avalanches, and French defenders…