Military & Warfare

Franco-Ferrarese Victory at Ravenna

Gaston de Foix and Alfonso I d'Este led Franco-Ferrarese forces to victory against the Papal-Spanish alliance at the Battle of Ravenna. The battle was marked by intense combat, with de Foix's tactical brilliance and the effective use of artillery playing decisive roles. This confrontation was part of the broader War of the League of Cambrai, a conflict that saw various European powers vying for control over the Italian states. The result significantly shifted the balance of power in the region.

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