"Battle of Marignano or Melegnano (13-14 September 1515) " Topic

"The battle of Marignano or Melegnano (13-14 September 1515) was a French victory that restored their rule of the Duchy of Milan after a brief period of Swiss dominance, and that was probably the high point of Francis I's career in Italy (Francis I's First Invasion of Italy).

The French had first seized Milan in 1499, expelling Ludovico Sforza. He attempted to retake his duchy in 1500 but was defeated and captured, going into exile in France. The French then held Milan until 1512, when it fell to the Swiss, who installed Massimiliano Sforza as duke. The French attempted to retake Milan in 1513, but suffered a heavy defeat at Novara (6 June 1513) and were forced back across the Alps.

At the start of 1515 Francis I came to the French throne. One of his first aims was the regain control of Milan. He arranged an alliance with Venice, and with Henry VIII of England, although still faced a potentially powerful coalition of the Italian powers, including the Pope, the Emperor Maximilian, Ferdinand II of Spain, Florence, the Swiss and Milan…"
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Anyone has wargame this battle?

Amicalement
Armand

>Anyone has wargame this battle?

Armand, I am shocked… :-P

Olicana has posted five threads on his refight of this battle during the last weeks, with photos that make the most serene of us green with envy.

The battle at it's height, and some links to the pic heavy reports:

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How I missed it!!??. (smile)

Great job Olicana!!
Thanks.

Amicalement
Armand

Yep, that battle report is simply stunning.

Tons of great minis, terrain, and pics to lust over.