The battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana

It was the decisive battle in the victory over Siena, and took place on the 2nd of August 1554 in Val di Chiana. An army of Florentine exiles (anti-Medici), of French and the Grigioni – led by Piero Strozzi – attacked the Medicean and Imperial troops, only to see their cavalry attack broken up and a heavy defeat inflicted. Photo: Simone Lampredi