Posted on 02/18/2006 4:37:26 PM PST by Macoraba
I hadn't realized before that the Papal Swiss Guards had fought outside the Papal States. But 12 were at the Battle of Lepanto! Fascinating! I wish I could learn more about them at the battle.
Have you started with Wikipedia?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lepanto_(1571)
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