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Dgar

In 1866, Liechtenstein sent an armed force of 80 soldiers to defend their territory’s border during the Austro-Prussian War.

They returned with 81 soldiers, having avoided any battles and making a friend along the way.

In 1868, Liechtenstein disbanded their army.

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Colourised photograph of "The last soldier of the Principality of Liechtenstein" in dress uniform, standing at attention, with rifle bayonetted held at his side, and looking into the camera.
3 Apr 2023 at 3:09 | Open on aus.social
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Sam Cuypers

@dgar I know a few countries that take draconic measures to stop immigration but Lichtenstein is on a whole new level.

3 Apr 2023 at 5:55 | Open on cyberplace.social
Stuart D Neilson

@CloudedJudge @dgar Liechtenstein is Europe's Dubai, serviced almost entirely by migrant workers with limited rights. Most workers can't even overnight in the principality exploiting them.

3 Apr 2023 at 8:57 | Open on mastodon.social
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MarkNW

@dgar can all armies do the same please!

3 Apr 2023 at 7:49 | Open on know.me.uk
MMR Nmd

@dgar
That's how true popular army should operate : citizen/soldiers going back to their life once the thre1t is over.
Great story
@edendestroyer

3 Apr 2023 at 8:05 | Open on todon.eu
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