While it was not the first alliance of its kind, unlike previous formations, such as the League of Torgau, the Schmalkaldic League had a substantial military to defend its political and religious interests.
Iako nije bio prvi savez svoje vrste, za razliku od prethodnih formacija, kao što su savez Torgau, Schmalkaldski savez je imao značajnu vojsku za obranu svojih političkih i vjerskih interesa.