1291
The Swiss forest districts of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden sign an Everlasting League to resist Habsburg domination
1315
The Swiss, defeating the Habsburgs at Morgarten, make lethal use of their halberds
1350
William Tell a figure of legend epitomizes the struggle of the Swiss farmers against their feudal overlords
1499
The Swiss War ends with the treaty of Basel, bringing Swiss independence from the Habsburg empire (1 marzo 1291 anni – 1 marzo 1499 anni)