Sabaton - The Last Stand
May 6, 2022•140 words
495 years ago, today, 189 Swiss guard gave their lives, 1 by 1, defending the pope during the sack of Rome. This would come to be known as the last stand of the Swiss Guard
Sabaton History lesson on The Last Stand
About "The Last Stand" (From the official Sabaton Website)
The story of the 189 brave soldiers in the Swiss guard during the sacking of Rome in 1527. Since Charles V, ruler of the holy roman empire couldn’t pay his troops they mutinied and forced their commander to lead them towards Rome where plunder was plentiful. When the invading force entered the vatican pope Clement VII escaped to Castel Sant’Angelo via passetto di Borgo. The few remaining guardsmen gave their lives on the steps to St. Peters Basilica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Rome_(1527)
https://www.britannica.com/event/Sack-of-Rome-1527
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Stand_of_the_Swiss_Guard
https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/this-is-when-the-popes-swiss-guard-was-deadlier-than-300-spartans/