# Swiss Pikemen: How Farmers Became Europe’s Shock Infantry

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Podcast: [Restful History for Sleep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/restful-history-for-sleep-7616376)
Published: 2026-07-24T02:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-rest-is/3014739
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In this episode, we explore the remarkable transformation of Swiss farmers into elite shock infantry known as pikemen. Discover how their unique military tactics and disciplined formations changed the face of warfare in Europe.

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