Until 1494, wars were protracted and relatively bloodless, the sieges of towns slow and uncertain. However, war erupted in 1494 when the massive use of cannon made sieges last hours. To what event does this refer?
- The French invasion of Italy
- The Ottoman siege of Constantinople
- The French invasion of the English held counties of Normandy Aquitaine
- The Dutch siege of s Hertogenbosch
Answer
The correct answer is A) The French invasion of Italy.
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