Battle of Ravenna

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Definition

Proper noun: - A significant military engagement that took place in 1512 near the city of Ravenna, Italy. It was fought between the French army and a coalition force comprising Spanish, Swiss, and Venetian troops during the War of the League of Cambrai.

Usage
  • The term is used to refer specifically to this historical event. It is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun naming a particular battle.
  • It is commonly found in historical texts, military histories, and discussions of Renaissance warfare.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The battle is frequently cited as an early example of the decisive role of field artillery in breaking infantry formations, particularly the famed Swiss pike squares.
  • It is also analyzed for its political consequences, contributing to the shifting alliances of the Italian Wars.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ravenna (noun): The Italian city where the battle took place.
  • War of the League of Cambrai (proper noun): The larger conflict of which this battle was a part.
Synonyms
  • Engagement at Ravenna: A less common, more descriptive synonym.
  • 1512 Battle of Ravenna: A more specific form used for clarity in historical sequencing.
Related Phrases
  • "the battle near Ravenna": A descriptive phrase sometimes used interchangeably.
  • "the 1512 conflict at Ravenna": A phrase emphasizing the year and location.
Noun
  1. a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512

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