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Spanish Alpine Crossing
- When
- June 1595
- Where
- Alps
- Part of
- Battle of Fontaine-Française
Juan Fernández de Velasco led 10,000 troops over the Alps in early June 1595 to counter French advances in Burgundy.
Responding to the French capture of Beaunne and Autun and the siege of Dijon, the Duke of Frías moved 2,000 horse and 8,000 foot soldiers through the Alps. This significant logistical effort aimed to reinforce the Catholic League against the royal forces led by Charles de Biron.
Sources
- Battle of Fontaine-Française Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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