 Thus rebutted, the peasants attacked Werdmüller's troops on June 3, 1653, but being poorly equipped and lacking any artillery, they were defeated decisively in the Battle of Wohlenschwil.The peasants were forced to agree to the peace of Mellingen, which annulled the Huttwil League.The peasant troops returned home and an amnesty was declared, except for the leaders of the movement.