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Under General Henri Guisan, the Swiss army prepared for mass mobilization of militia forces against invasion, and prepared strong, well-stockpiled positions high in the Alps known as the Réduit.
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Under Swiss law, all adult males who have received training in the Swiss armed forces are reservists who are required under law to keep their official firearms at home.
Under the direction of Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit from 1977 to 2002, the MSO gained a truly international reputation.
Under Swiss law, debt restructuring may occur out of court, or through a court-mediated debt restructuring agreement that may provide for a partial waiver of debts, or for a liquidation of the debtor's assets by the creditors.
Under the British governor of the island, General Sir Charles James Napier, a wooden bridge was constructed across the lagoon in 1813 by Colonel Charles Philip de Bosset, a Swiss engineer in the employ of the British army.
Under the Swiss Confederation, it was represented with two members, alternating every two years with those of Ronco.
Under the Swiss Confederation's rule, it became the capital of the bailiwick of Mendrisio.
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Under Swiss law, insolvency or foreclosure may lead to the seizure and auctioning off of assets ( generally in the case of private individuals ) or to bankruptcy proceedings ( generally in the case of registered commercial entities ).
Under Kürschner in the 1920s, Grasshopper won the championship twice ( in 1927 and 1928 ) and also the first two editions of the Swiss Cup in 1925 – 26 and in 1926 – 27.
Under the roof of Resega are hung the 7 Swiss Champions banners along with the 2 Swiss Chamipions banners of the Ladies Team and the three retired jerseys.
Under the fifth pillar of the report, Higher education and training, the Swiss had a score of 5. 79, which is the fourth highest among all the countries surveyed.
Under Swiss law, creditors who hold a certificate of unpaid debts against the debtor, or creditors in a bankruptcy, may file suit against third parties who have benefited from unfair preferences or fraudulent transfers by the debtor prior to a seizure of assets or a bankruptcy.
Under appropriate weather conditions there is an excellent view of a large portion of the Swiss Alps.
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