by Andrew Marshall

What was the Battle of Fornovo (1495)?

Introduction The Battle of Fornovo took place 30 km (19 miles) southwest of the city of Parma on 06 July 1495. It was fought as King Charles VIII of France left Naples upon hearing the news of the grand coalition assembled against him. Despite the numerical advantage of their opponents, the French managed to pass… Read More

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by Andrew Marshall

What was the First Italian War (1494-1498)?

Introduction The First Italian War, sometimes referred to as the Italian War of 1494 or Charles VIII’s Italian War, was the opening phase of the Italian Wars. The war pitted Charles VIII of France, who had initial Milanese aid, against the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, and an alliance of Italian powers led by Pope Alexander… Read More