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M. de Foix
French commander who fought in Italy during the Italian Wars.
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Also known as de Foix
First appearance: i
M. de Foix shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
French commander slain at the Battle of Ravenna, used as an example of modern faulty battle formation.
M. de Foix first appears in 0004 i.
In XVI: French commander slain at the Battle of Ravenna, used as an example of modern faulty battle formation.
Later, in Chapter XVII: What importance the armies of the present day should allow to artillery; and whether the commonly received opinion concerning it be just.: Cited as an example of a commander who successfully stormed Brescia despite heavy artillery fire, demonstrating that artillery does not prevent determined assault.
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- Modern Military and Papal Power
- Military Prudence and Tyranny
- Founders and Tyrants
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- XVI
- Chapter XVII: What importance the armies of the present day should allow to artillery; and whether the commonly received opinion concerning it be just.
- XLIV
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