Jeff Mc William Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi All One point that has often intrigued me re the Great War is ; What battles and engagements (if any) took place in the immediate vicinity of the Swiss Border ? Was the war there as intense as on the other parts of the Front...or was it relatively calm ? Were there any massive artillery bombardments and fierce aerial combats here ? And were there any instances of incursions (accidental or otherwise) into Swiss territory ? If so, how did the Swiss monitor or control this edge of the Line ? Hoping someone can clarify these points. Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 :-( I thopught this would be about cake :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Swiss actually have a mega-multi volume history of the war, bigger than the Germans.... go figure... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 A good question. Here's a website dedicated to the topic: Switzerland and the First World War This websites cites about 1,000 incursions into Switzerland; mostly by aircraft. Related website, but not specific to the question: How propaganda flooded Switzerland during WWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mc William Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 :-( I thopught this would be about cake :-( Just a facetious pun.....sorry. Re the "go figure" retort...that's just what I thought I was doing ! I just needed a little help that's all. Anyway gentlemen, very many thanks for your replies (and the link)...much appreciated I assure you. Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just a facetious pun.....sorry. Regards Jeff Yeah... should be!... I was sitting at work and the title made me hungry ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Re the "go figure" retort...that's just what I thought I was doing ! I just needed a little help that's all. . Regards Jeff Not a retort aimed at you.... I just find it hilarious that a neutral country can do a mega series of books on their part in a war they did not take part in.... it really has more volumes than the German history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mc William Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sorry Chris, I should learn not to be so "touchy". My apologies. Yes, I would imagine it might be a bit tricky in the heat of an aerial combat to ensure one didn't drift off over the Swiss border, and as for the odd stray shell (or gas attack) impinging on neutral territory, I guess that would be quite a worry for both sides too ! I can see I will have to try and locate some of these Swiss tomes to see if I can learn more about this very unusual and complex situation. Many thanks once again to both of you. Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I seem to remember reading about German planes in WW2 being shot down over switzerland. I assume they were not ambushed but had the choice of land or be shot down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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