Prelude Battle of Ravenna (1512)
beginning in february 1512, french forces in italy, newly commanded gaston de foix, duc de nemours, had been engaged in capturing cities in romagna , veneto, in attempt deny control of regions forces of holy league. although had been successful in number of sieges, nemours aware impending invasion of france henry viii of england cause of army withdrawn, , determined force main army of holy league battle before occurred. thus, in late march, nemours, italian contingent under alfonso d este, duke of ferrara, marched east bologna , laid siege city of ravenna, defended papal troops.
julius ii, alarmed @ prospect of losing last stronghold in romagna, demanded army sent relieve city; ramón de cardona had comply, , spanish army set out ravenna company of papal troops in tow. 9 april, had passed forlì, , advancing north along ronco river towards city, , on next day had reached molinaccio, mile south of french positions, still separated them ronco. nemours, short on supplies , increasingly anxious give battle before forced withdraw italy, ordered general attack following day.
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