PPT-Fornovo

Author : pasty-toler | Published Date : 2017-04-24

July 6 1495 Strategic Context In February 1495 Charles VIII of France conquers Naples with the help of Milan following a long march south through Italy The startling

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July 6 1495 Strategic Context In February 1495 Charles VIII of France conquers Naples with the help of Milan following a long march south through Italy The startling French success alarms the rest of southern Europe provoking an antiFrench alliance The newly formed League of Venice includes Venice the Papal States Spain and former French ally Milan Now surrounded by enemies Charles marches north out of Naples in May seeking to simply make it back to France The League army under Francesco II Gonzaga gets a chance to disrupt Charles plans as the French army marches along the Taro River in July opposite the League army The League commanders debate allowing the powerful French army to pass but Gonzaga stiffens their resolve with an attack plan to destroy the French army.

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