Jan 4, 2010
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Franco-Burgundian Wars. Result: Swiss defeated Burgundians.
On February 12, 1476, Duke Charles the Bold crossed into Swiss territory to attack Bern. He halted to besiege the fortified town of Granson, which fell on February 28, and he executed the entire garrison. Meanwhile, the Swiss, under Peter Rot, had assembled northeast of Granson. On March 2, both armies began moving toward each other but were surprised when their vans spotted the other side. Charles was on a broad field and quickly deployed his forces...
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