Battle of Morgarten (1315)

Battle of Morgarten (Forest Cantons (Swiss Confederacy): & Schwyz & Uri & Unterwalden vs Duchy of Austria) took place in 1315 during War between Switzerland and the House of Habsburg.

Battle facts

• Year: 1315
• Date: 15 November 1315
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: War between Switzerland and the House of Habsburg
• Side A: Forest Cantons (Swiss Confederacy):, Schwyz, Uri, Unterwalden
• Side B: Duchy of Austria
• Commanders (A): Werner Stauffacher
• Commanders (B): Leopold I, Duke of Austria
• Casualties: Minimal (side A), Hundreds (Duchy of Austria)
• Outcome: Swiss victory
• Coordinates: 47.090°, 8.633°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Morgarten · Wikidata entry