Episode 1 of 3
Venetian Pursuit and Fortification
- When
- 1513
- Where
- Veneto region
- Part of
- Battle of La Motta
D'Alviano reinforced his army and pursued Cardona, establishing fortified positions along the Brenta river and near Vicenza to block the Spanish advance.
After receiving reinforcements from Venetian nobility, D'Alviano took the initiative to prevent the Spaniards from leaving the Veneto. He blocked Cardona at the Brenta river and later fortified Olmo near Vicenza, aiming to force a direct engagement or a dangerous detour through Bassano.
Sources
- Battle of La Motta (1513) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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