Charles VIII was on good terms with the two powers in northern Italy, Milan and Venice, and both had encouraged his claim over the Kingdom of Naples. Thus he assumed h… See more

The League engaged a veteran condottiero, Francesco II of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua to gather … See more

The League army took position on the right side of the Taro river and the French decided to keep to the left bank. Charles organized his army in battle groups. The first sectio… See more

Both parties strove to present themselves as the victors in the battle. The battle was reported in Venice as a victory, and was recorded and celebrated as such, which included th… See more

On the same day as the battle was fought, Ferdinand II appeared before Naples with a Spanish fleet; he re-entered and occupied Naples the following day. He was welcomed … See more