Original: Following a series of battles known as the Appenzell Wars , including the successful Battle of Vögelinsegg ( 1403 ) and the Battle at the Stoss ( 1405 ) , Appenzell became independent of the Abbey .
Simplified: The canton witnessed a number of battles , including the Battle of Vögelinsegg ( 1403 ) and the Battle at the Stoss ( 1405 ) .