Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On this day in 1527, the Sack of Rome occurred. Around 20,000 soldiers of the Holy Roman Empire stormed the city, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake. With defences crumbling, a small force of the Swiss Guard made a legendary stand, holding off the attackers just long enough for Pope Clement VII to escape to safety.
That desperate, heroic last stand lives on in our song “The Last Stand”. Turn up the volume and listen to it today!
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On this day in 1527, the Sack of Rome occurred. Around 20,000 soldiers of the Holy Roman Empire stormed the city, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake. With defences crumbling, a small force of the Swiss Guard made a legendary stand, holding off the attackers just long enough for Pope Clement VII to escape to safety.
That desperate, heroic last stand lives on in our song “The Last Stand”. Turn up the volume and listen to it today!
Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Sabaton content like this!
