France · Warfare / Italian Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
On his way to Naples, Charles crushes every army the Pope & Naples can send against him & massacres any city that resists. Charles VIII leads a French army & Swiss mercenaries & the first train of artillery seen in history into Italy
The Holy League is formed to repulse Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
Francis Is campaign in Italy begins with the capture of Milan
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