Battle of La Motta
- When
- 1513
- Where
- Veneto region; Schio, Veneto
- Episodes
- 3
On 7 October 1513, Spanish and Imperial forces under Ramón de Cardona and Fernando d'Ávalos decisively defeated the Venetian army commanded by Bartolomeo d'Alviano at Schio. This engagement, part of the War of the League of Cambrai, resulted in a collapse of the Venetian line and significant casualties.
Episodes
- Venetian Pursuit and Fortification
D'Alviano reinforced his army and pursued Cardona, establishing fortified positions along the Brenta river and near Vicenza to block the Spanish advance.
- Battle of La Motta
Cardona maneuvered to the plains near Motta de Costabissara, where a double attack by Spanish and German troops caused the Venetian line to collapse decisively.
- Post-Battle Casualties
Following the defeat, German troops executed captured Venetians in retaliation for previous defeats, while Spanish and Italian forces allowed others to retreat.
Background and detail
The Battle. D'Alviano attempted to block Cardona's path across the Brenta river and later fortified positions near Vicenza. Cardona maneuvered around these defenses to reach the plains near Motta de Costabissara. There, a coordinated double attack by Spanish coronelías and German landsknechts caused the Venetian line to collapse completely.
People involved
- Bartolomeo d'Alviano · Venetian Commander-in-Chief
- Ramón de Cardona · Spanish Viceroy of Naples
- Fernando d'Ávalos · Marquis of Pescara
Sources
- Battle of La Motta (1513) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Bartolomeo d'Alviano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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