Siege of Brescia

Siege of Brescia

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Siege of Brescia


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partof=the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines
date=1238
place=Brescia, Lombardy, present-day Italy
result=Guelph victory
combatant1=Holy Roman Empire,
combatant2=Brescian Guelphs(Lombard League)
commander1=Frederick II
commander2=
strength1=
strength2=
casualties1=
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The Siege of Brescia occurred in 1238. The Guelphs were attempting to take the town of Brescia. Emperor Frederick arrived and lifted the siege. His foes attempted to capture him during the battle, but were unable.


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