JOURNAL ARTICLE

SOLDIERS OF ILL FORTUNE.

  • Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 4. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: POWELL, ERIC A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Schmalkaldic War (1546), highlighting recent archaeological findings in Lauingen, Germany, related to soldiers who fought in the conflict. Excavations revealed shallow graves of four young men, likely mercenaries, buried with coins dating to the time of Charles V's siege of Lauingen, which was allied with the Schmalkaldic League. The skeletal remains showed signs of stress, supporting historical accounts of the harsh conditions faced by soldiers, including long marches and illness exacerbated by severe weather. The findings underscore the grim realities of warfare during this period, where many soldiers may have succumbed to disease rather than direct combat. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archaeology. 2025/07, Vol. 78, Issue 4, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-8113
  • Accession Number:185265677
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