Well this is my "Scottish Empire" Timeline. I've worked rather hard on this and just thought I'd post it.
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December 10th, 1508: Representatives of the Papacy, Kingdom of France, Holy Roman Empire, Aragon form the League of Cambrai as a military alliance against the Republic of Venice. The agreement reached calls for the complete dismemberment of Venice's territory. Emperor Maximillian I of the Holy Roman Empire would gain: Istria, Verona, Vicenza, Padua, and Friuli. While The Kingdom of France would gain: Brescia, Crema, Bergamo, and Cremona. Aragon would as well recive Otranto, the remainder would be taken by the Papal States.
April 15th, 1509: King Louis XII at the head of a large French Army leaves Milan. He directs his large army directly into Venetian territory. To oppose him the Republic of Venice has massed a mercenary army near Bergamo under the joint command of the Orsini cousins. The mercenary army continues to try and avoid direct confrontation with the much larger French Army. For the next few weeks they engage in light skirmishes but avoid a large battle.
April 22nd, 1509: Henry VIII becomes King of England upon his father's death.
May 9th, 1509: King Louis XII and his French Army cross the Adda River at Cassano d'Adda. With the mercenary army encamped around the town of Treviglio the two cousins disagree on how to deal with Louis, Bartolomeo d'Alviano wants to attack Louis in defiance of orders so the mercenary army moves south in search of better positions.
May 14th, 1509: The Venetian Army is confronted by a French detachment under the command of Seigneur de Chaumont who has massed his troops around the town of Agnadello. Alviano positions his troop, numbering around 8,000, on a ridge overlooking some vineyards. Though de Chaumont attempts several attacks, first with cavalry an then with Swiss pikemen, they are forced to march up a hillside crossed wit irrigation ditches, which soon fill due to pouring rain, are unable to break the Venetian lines. However as Louis and the main part of the French Army arrives they surround the Venetians on three sides within three hours the Venetian cavalry had collapsed and Alviano is wounded and captured, the loss of life is close to 4,500.
May 17th, 1509: King Louis proceeds with his army. Over the next few weeks he will push as far east as Brescia without encountering any major resistance. Without a major Venetian Army in place cities not occupied by the French are quickly seized by Maximillian I and his Holy Roman troops. Over the next few months the war would continue as a stalemate with Venice quickly running out of room to breathe.
December 15th, 1509: With a shortage of funds and men the Venetian Senate dispatched an embassy to Pope Julius to discuss peace terms. The terms insisted on by the Pope were harsh: the Republic lost her traditional power to appoint clergy in her territory, as well as all jurisdiction over Papal subjects in Venice, the Romagnan cities that had prompted the war were to be returned to Julius, and reparations were to be paid to cover his expenses in capturing them.
February 24th, 1510: After arguing over the terms for two months the Venetian Senate agrees to the harsh terms. However even before the Venetian ambassadors had presented themselves to Julius for absolution, however, the Council of Ten had privately resolved that the terms had been accepted under duress and were therefore invalid; and that Venice should violate them at the earliest opportunity...
March 19th, 1510: The peace between Rome and Venice paid little matter to King Louis and his French Army as he once again went on the offensive and invaded Venetian territory, although Maximillian and the holy Roman Empire fail to back up Louis his French forces are more than sufficient to drive back the Venetians.
May 11th, 1510: Behind closed doors Pope Julius states his concern over growing French power in northern Italy. He had already been planning for some time to seize the Duchy of Ferrara, a French ally and add it to his own Papal Territory. Though his army was insufficient for war with France he hires an army of Swiss mercenaries, and orders them to attack the French at Milan. Pope Julius also invites Venice to join him in an alliance against France.
July 3rd, 1510: The new Veneto-Papal alliance goes on the offensive. First striking at French occupied Geona, the attack fails miserably however Venetian troops under Lucio Malvezzo finally drive the French from the city of Vicenza by early August.
August 17th, 1510: A joint Veneto-Papal force under the command of the Duke of Urbino captures the city of Modena.
August 25th, 1510: Pope Julius excommunicates Alfonso I d'Este, the Duke of Ferrara. This actions is used to justify the attack on the Duchy itself.
August 30th, 1510: King Louis XII secretly bribes the Swiss mercenaries into leaving northern Italy and leaving the Pope without any sizable army. Unopposed Charles d'Amboise advances on Bologna, splitting the Papal forces.
October 18th, 1510: French forces drive to within only a few miles of the city of Bologna. Pope Julius now realizes that the people of Bologna were openly hostile to the Papacy and do not offer resistance against the French.
October 25th, 1510: Left with only a detachment of Venetian cavalry Pope Julius excommunicates d' Amboise.
December 3rd, 1510: A newly organized Papal Army besieges the fortress of Mirandola.
December 10th, 1510: d' Amboise marching to relieve the fortress falls ill and does not make it to the fortress. This briefly leaves the French in disarray.
December 17th, 1510: Alfonso d'Este confronts and destroys the Venetian forces on the Po River. This leave Bologna isolated again.
May 23rd, 1511: A French Army under the command of Gian Giacomo Trivulzio arrives at the city gates. The city quickly surrendures to the French forces.
June 3rd, 1511: With most of Romagna in French hands, and the Papal Army; disorganized and underpaid, is in no position to prevent Trivulzio from advancing on Ravenna.
June 23rd, 1511: Fearing a complete loss in the war Pope Julius declares a "Holy League" against France. The new alliance rapidly grows to include not only Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, who abandon any pretense of adhering to the League of Cambrai in hopes of seizing Navarre and Lombardy from Louis, but also Henry VIII of England who, decides to use the occasion as an excuse to expand his holdings in northern France, concludes the Treaty of Westminster—a pledge of mutual aid against the French—with Ferdinand in November 1511.
February 3rd, 1512: King Louis XII of France appoints his nephew Gaston de Foix as commander of French forces in Italy.
April 11th. 1512: French forces defeat those of Spain in a decisive battle known as the Battle of Ravenna. However it leaves Louis's nephew Gaston de Foix dead.
October 19th, 1512: A 29 year old man becomes a Doctor of Theology. His name is Martin Luther...
May 17th, 1512: Pope Julius hires yet another Swiss Army. The Swiss quickly attack Milan.
September 17th, 1512: After a string of disagreements between Venice, the Papacy, and the Holy Roman Empire; Pope Julius threatens war against Venice.
November 17th, 1512: In a secret meeting with French officials Venice agrees to fight alongside France against the Papacy and the other members of the Holy League.
July 25th, 1513: At the behest of King Louis XII of France, King James IV of Scotland declares war on the Kingdom of England. King James immediately begins mobilizing an army of Scots for an invasion of England which he hopes will force King Henry VIII of England to withdraw his invasion for from France.
September 9th, 1513: Scottish troops engage the English Army near Branxton, England in what would become known as the Battle of Flodden Field. Scottish artillerymen who received a new shipment of fresh powder and had received a long training in artillery works fire with devastating accuracy. Though they are matched with well trained English gunners the Scottish artillery succeeds in pounding a large amount of English artillery units from the field. Scottish troops however do use the outdated schiltron tactic however they do succeed in forming a very tight formation which is nearly impenetrable. At the last moment junior commanders decide against moving across a large stream which might threaten to disrupt their tight formation, they instead take up position along the stream in case of English attack. English infantry charges across the stream and runs headlong into a large force of Scottish troops which with their long spears inflict terrible casualties upon the advancing English. As the English retreat back Scottish artillery opens up and though missing many times causes more casualties to the retreating English. Using this advantage Scottish reserves led by the Earl of Argyll brings a force of 15,000 men up and begin to prepare for a charge. He and his forces make their charge against the weak point in the English lines, the right flank. Scottish troops numbering around 25,000 charge the English right flank. As Scottish troops press more and more and more on the English flank the strong English lines begin to crumble. English General Thomas Howard desperately deploys English General Stanley's division to meet the Scottish charge however his line soon gives way. He and his forces fall back in an attempt to regroup however the Scottish advance does not halt and thousands of Scots continue to poor into the English lines. General Howard is killed when he is thrown from his horse and killed by his own men trampling over him. English troops retreat from the battlefield in complete defeat. Scottish moral is shot skyward after the news of the great victory. King James IV as well begins preparing his next move against the English.
September 23rd, 1513: General Stanley now in command of the English Northern Army retreats south to Newcastle in order to regroup and halt the Scottish advance. Stanley deploys a division to the north of the town in order to protect his main force from Scottish attack. Scottish King James IV orders scouts to find the position of the English Army and they report that there was one divisions to the north while the rest of the army was encamped around one mile to the south just to the west of the town. King James then orders his army to move to the southwest of Newcastle merely bypassing the English division to the north of the town. Though forced to trudge through wooded areas the Scottish army is able to take up position to the southwest of Newcastle by around 3 AM. Though urged not to attack until total light King James feels that attacking the English at that time and from their position would surprise them. He orders around 45,000 men to take up position along the edge of the woods and await his order to attack while another 15,000 are held in reserve further back. As 5 AM nears King James orders his large army to charge the English Army which still sleeps save the defensive division which has been completely outflanked. Scottish infantry then begin moving forward slowly at first to avoid detection until they were right on top of the English then suddenly thousands upon thousands of Scottish yells are heard form the sleeping English army. Scottish infantry charges headlong into the English ranks which suddenly begin to fall back. General Stanley awakes to total chaos, with his army in total retreat he tries in vain to muster his men. He manages to muster a force of 10,000 men to make a stand against the Scottish troops. He was well attempts to withdraw his division from the north however seeing this occurring King James deploys his 15,000 reserves who charge the English division forcing it to fight while attempting to redeploy itself. Though English defenders fight bravely and put up a stiff defense they soon begin to retreat. General Stanley is forced to retreat east into Newcastle itself. Stanley seeking to save at least a portion of his army takes flank and moves south off the battlefield leaving his other division to fight itself out of the Scottish onslaught, however the English division which is almost completely overrun begins to either surrender or be killed off. Once again as the sunsets the battlefield erupts in celebration as the Scottish Army stands victorious once again. King James as well decides not to pursue the now greatly reduced English army further into England. He instead decides to regroup and charge south once more and gain more victories which might force the English to sue for peace.
October 10th, 1513: Scouts and spies have report that the English Army which is now reduced to just over 20,000 has encamped itself around the city of Durham. As Durham is protected by a large castle King James's advisers and generals suggest that the Scottish Army can, merley bypass the city from the west moving deeper into England and forcing General Stanley to bring his force out to fight the invading Scots. King James agrees with his generals and the Scottish Army moves southwest. General Stanley receives around 5,000 fresh English soldiers, though not a well trained or as experienced they help to fill the empty English ranks.
October 14th, 1513: King James leads his Scottish Army south. They soon reach the English city of Darlington where they encounter no resistance. He purposefully allows several groups of people to flee the city before it is occupied, he hopes to allow them to inform the English Army which will then be forced to reveal itself on the open field giving him a chance to destroy the only obstacle standing in his way.
October 20th, 1513: After allowing his army to rest for a short period General Stanley and the English Army move away from the city of Durham. Though he feels that he has not enough men to actually win he hopes he can delay any Scottish advance deeper into England. He plans to attack the Scottish Army before they can attack and decimate him.
October 23rd, 1513: Scottish scouts once again report that Stanley is moving southward in order to block any Scottish advance. King James splits his army sending around 25,000 men to attack Stanley and the English head on while King James leads the rest of the force of 35,000 men where he will attack their flank and hopefully destroy the English Army once and for all. The Earl of Argyll leads the smaller force which will strike at the English front. The part of the Scottish Army moves northeast while King James leads his force due east in order to get in position to attack the enemy flank, away from the city of Darlington.
October 27th, 1513: Forward units of the English and Scottish Army begin to engage each other in between the city of Darlington and Durham. General Stanley withdraws his troops in order to prepare for battle. He deploys one division to the west to attempt and turn the Scottish flank when they attack the weaker English Army. The Earl of Argyll orders around 10,000 men to make a charge against the English center and he concentrates large amounts of his artillery pieces on pounding the English which are in a good defensive position. Scottish troops advance into the English center however they are soon turned back by ferocious English defenders. As the Scottish troops attempt to reform the English division to the north attacks the Scottish flank forcing over half of the original force to retreat to the safety of the Scottish lines. With a false sense of victory English troops in some areas follow the retreating Scottish however are either torn to bits by artillery or by Scottish archers. The day ends with no clear winner in sight. In the mean time King James moves slowly through the night rain to get into position about five miles southeast of the English flank...
October 28th, 1513: 7:00 AM: General Stanley orders one division of infantry to attack the Scottish right flank which due to the successful English repulsion of the Scottish attack is less organized and has suffered casualties. He hopes to turn the Scottish flank and press his whole force into the retreating Scots and use it as a door which will collapse the Scottish flank allowing him to hit the Scottish rear if it is successful. He orders General Pricker's division to move into position and hit the Scottish flank. Th few English artillery pieces are manned by the most experienced and best artillery men from the army. English artillery opens up upon Scottish troops which are still in their old position. Suddenly 10,300 English troops charge against the Scottish lines. Scottish troops using their long spears hold their position however in their current state the English troops begin to overwhelm several spots in the Scottish lines. Though the English fail to break the Scottish lines they do force a major bulge in it and do force the Earl of Argyll to redeploy a large amount of his troops from his strongest position, his Army's center. 9:13 AM: King James leads his force of 35,000 men into position less than a mile away from the battle site. He deploys several scouts and cavalry observers who report that they have just to the north of the main English Army and that if Scottish troops can quietly move into position they can overwhelm the English Army. 10:00 AM: English troops make another large charge however they are now backed by around 3,000 more English troops leaving little to hold the center as Stanley believes the Scots will be too busy repealing his flanking move to lead a full attack. English troops make their dash along a large amount of open ground and his the Scottish lines which begin to fall back. The Earl of Argyll orders a division to press in on the advancing English and force them to retreat however as he does this his left flank begins to collapse. He desperately deploys more troops to hold the line which is now in total chaos. Seeing this Stanley devotes another 700 men to pressing the Scottish lines he believes he might gain his much needed victory. 11:15 AM: King James receives word that his forces are in place and prepared to hit the English lines. He is also told of the current situation with the other Scottish force. He decides that there is no more time for waiting and orders 25,000 of his men to hit the English lines. 11:30 AM: Angry yells are heard from the woods to the left of the English Army. As General Stanley looks towards the noise thousands upon thousands of Scottish troops appear from nowhere and move towards his lines. Though there is a large amount of open ground General Stanley has no artillery in position to repeal any advance. He quickly orders his men in the center to turn and fight the Scottish onslaught however by the time they are in position Scottish troops slam into them. Fierce combat ensues with heavy casualties on both sides. Stanley vainly redeploys the last of his 1,000 man center into holding the lines. As he does this his charge upon the Scottish lines begins to stall and the English troops are forced to hold. Seeing the Scottish attack upon the English lines the Earl of Argyll orders his entire center and right flank to charge. Suddenly 13,000 more Scottish troops begin storming towards the lines. His left flank which is around the same number continues fighting the English charge. As more and more Scottish troops slam into his lines Stanley sees that all is lost. He attempts to withdraw his forces but he cannot withdraw for the massive force which is fighting him. 6:00 PM: The fighting on the battlefield begins to fade as General Stanley is seen under flag of truce speaking to King Jame IV. In an honorable gesture King James allows the English officers to retain their swords and the surrender of the nearly destroyed English Army of the North is accepted.
November 9th, 1513: King Henry VIII of England makes a difficult choice. He must he either stay and continue his victories in France and let Scottish forces drive deeper and deeper into England or leave France and fight the Scottish leaving the French to regroup and make themselves stronger. He decides that he must withdraw from France and drive the Scots from England. His army mobilizes and prepare to be withdrawn from France.
November 11th, 1513: Scottish forces capture the English city of Ripon. With nothing but small forces of militia and local garrisons to stand in their way King Jame IV feels confident of a Scottish victory in England. He begins to plot his next move against the English foe.
November 25th, 1513: King James leads his Scottish Army south from Ripon. He encounters a minor English garrison of 150 men who flee before the massive Scottish Army. After a few days of marching he comes into sight of his prize. Before him are the walls of the city of York. He plans to conquer it as William Wallace did over 200 years before him.
November 26th, 1513: Scottish artillery opens up upon the city walls. Meant to be more of a psychological torture than actual destruction. It has its effects as the people inside the city begin to become restless as there is only a small number of English forces who can protect them. However the English officers decide to stand and fight. The Scottish army soon encircles the city. As well the first units of the English army withdrawing from France arrive in southern England and begin to mobilize for battle.
December 3rd, 1513: Scottish forces advance on the walls of York. After a brief battle a white flag emerges from above the city. The city of York soon surrenders on the terms that the civilian population be taken care of and that English soldiers treated well. In France the English Army begin preparing to board transports to take them back across the Channel to England.
December 11th, 1513: A winter storm sets in over much of England. The Scottish Army encamped at York remains relatively warm and happy. The mood for King Henry VIII is less than enjoyable. His army of 45,000 men make the grueling journey across the freezing English Channel.
December 17th, 1513: After the last formations of his army arrives in England, King Henry though urged otherwise ordered his army to immediatley march north. They make their way through the freezing cold and snow. Advancing is a very slow and tough process for the English Army.
December 24th, 1513: King James IV spends Christmas with his army. Though urged to return to Edinburgh and celebrate his victories he refuses and states he will stay with his army until the war is done. King James remains beloved by his army and his men will go anywhere for him.
January 25th, 1514: The English Army pulls itself into the city of Doncaster. King Henry orders the army to be halted. He prepares to make a swift move north and capture York. His advisors and generals plead with him to await the force of 25,000 men which is now making its way through Mansfield a mere three days march, however Henry refuses enraged that York has been allowed to fall. He orders an attack to be carried out to the west of York forcing the Scots to retreat into a position where he can attack and destroy them once and for all. He braggs to one of his generals saying "We will defeat the Scots and be back in France by Easter."
January 27th, 1514: Scottish scouts report English forces less than thirty miles from the city of York. Overnight the English Army moves into battle formation prepared to move to the northwest. As well King James orders his army to mobilize and leave York to be recaptured by King Henry.
January 28th, 1514: Formulating a plan, King James orders the City of York to be abandoned by Scottish troops. His men baffaled comply but fear their situation.
January 29th, 1514: The English Army arrives at the southwest side of the city of York to find it abandoned by the Scots. King Henry immediatley claims victory however he knows he must persue the Scottish army in order to defeat it. He orders a detachment of his cavalry to find the Scottish Army.
February 9th, 1514: The Scottish Army arrives at the city of Kingston to the southeast of York on the North Sea coast. He allows the local garrison to flee as he did earlier as he will taunt the English and force them onto a battlefield of his choosing. King James has a battlefield already in mind.
February 16th, 1514: The English Army moves south from York into the relativley flat area which follows the mountains along the coast all the way to Doncaster. As this is done Scottish forces get into position along the mountains and prepare to attack.
February 28th, 1514: The English Army makes its way south. The army confused and exhausted is a mere shell than what it had been in France. As the force makes its way past the town of Leadingham Scottish artillery hidden in the hills opens up upon the English army. As well Scottish archers whcih are used for one of the last times open up from their elevated positions. English losses are terrible as they retreat out of range of the enemy archers and artillery. They soon form into battle formation as Scottish infantry come from the hills and form up as well. King James orders cavalry to protect his flanks while his artillery concentrates of the English center. King Henry orders his infantry to attmept and turn the Scottish flank however Scottish archers and artillerymen keep his charges at bay. English infantry is then poured into the Scottish center and King James uses this as a way using his cavalry which charges in a pincer movement which presses the English advance. The day ends with each army gaining only a few yards.
February 29th, 1514: Scottish infantry move into position under cover of darkness. With archers prepared to give them a sheild of fire they move forward. Scottish archers and artillerymen open up upon King Henry's army causing large casualties and soon Scottish infantry and cavalry pour into the center. Scottish losses though high soon payoff as the English begin to retreat from the area. The Battle of Leadingham is a stunning Scottish victory. In France with only around 49,000 men in the country French forces begin to fight back after the large number of humiliating losses. Marshall Jacques de la Palice begins to regroup his army for an attack on English positions on the northern coast of France.
February 30th, 1514: Scottish infantry move into position under cover of darkness. With archers prepared to give them a sheild of fire they move forward. Scottish archers and artillerymen open up upon King Henry's army causing large casualties and soon Scottish infantry and cavalry pour into the center. Scottish losses though high soon payoff as the English begin to retreat from the area. The Battle of Leadingham is a stunning Scottish victory. In France with only around 49,000 men in the country French forces begin to fight back after the large number of humiliating losses. Marshall Jacques de la Palice begins to regroup his army for an attack on English positions on the northern coast of France.
March 11th, 1514: French forces under Marshall Jacques de la Palice attack the English Army outside the town of Enguinegatte, in northern France. French forces gain a decisive victory at this battle which had been only months earlier the site of a devestating French defeat. The "Second Battle of the Spurs" succeedes in driving the English forces back and threatening to seperate them. Though hastily planned and costly the battle boosts French morale. King Henry VIII recives his reinforcements which have been forced to march across England to catch up with him. He encamps his army for a short time at the city of Doncaster.
March 12th, 1514: King Louis of France formally makes peace with Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I.
March 21st, 1514: King James decides that he will continue his taunting tactic and force King Henry to follow and attack him on the Scottish terms. He sets his eyes of the English city of Leeds just to the north of Doncaster.
March 31st, 1513: Scottish forces arrive at the city of Leeds. Though it had been attacked it had never been occupied by Scottish forces. The Scottish army quickly captures the city and awaits King Henry's counter of their move.
April 4th, 1513: King Henry seperates his army. He leads a force of 35,000 men to the north while another force of 20,000 men will come from the south east and attempt to outflank the Scottish Army.
April 11th, 1513: King Henry's force of 35,000 men arrives just to the southest of Leeds. Scottish artillery oepns up though out of range it has its desired effect at keeping at least parts of the English from advancing. King James decides this shall be the battlefield which will decide the outsome of this war. His army is battle weary yet in high spirits. He deploys some 30,000 infantry to attack the English while 15,000 men move to the southeast to attempts and outflank Henry's Army. Scottish infantry soon engage that of the English. Brutal combat ensues with heavy losses on both sides, King Henry deploys the bulk of his forces to fight the oncomming Scots however does deploy around 5,000 to try and turn the Scottish flank. As the other detachment of King Jame's army moves southeast they encounter the other English force. Runners soon report this to King James who had not known of the English flanking attempt. He decides to use this as a way of forcing the English to fall back. He deploys his reserves to the fight the English flanking movement while his men in the field continue to fight in brutal fighting. As Scottish troops begin to push back the English flanking attempt King Henry attmepts to hit the Scottish right which is now the weakest. When told he should regroup he rides his horse close to the front where he begins to order the army himself. A lucky arrow from a Scottish archer soon hits a worth while target. King Henry VIII falls from his horse, an arrow through him, he lay bleeding on the battlefield. King Henry's general decide that further battle in this area which has already cost unyeilding casualties is futile and pulls the English army from the field.
April 23rd 1513: Chaos ensues throught the Kingdom of England.
May 17th, 1514: The English Army retreats to the city of Barnsley. They tkae up position in order to repeal any Scottish attack however that attack never comes. Instead the Scottish Army is ordered to hold position after news of King Henry's death.
May 18th, 1514: Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII claims the title of Queen. She is the only logical choice as her sister is married to the King of Scotland. In France Claude of France, the daughter of King Louis XII marries Francis, Count of Angoulême.
May 30th, 1514: King James travels under flag of truce to Bernsley. He offers this to the English government: End all military actions against Scotland and France and a permanent peace will be found. The commander of the English Army, General Tower seeing that he must accept this peace agrees. A cease fire is commenced and both armies stand fast. Mary Tudor is officially crowned "Queen Mary I".
June 17th, 1514: Queen Mary orders for possible peace terms to be found.
June 23rd, 1514: Thomas Neville, a English polotician is chosen to speak to the Scottish king about peace with England. After hearing the news King James agrees to meet English represenatives in the city of Sheffield.
June 26th, 1514: After a rushed message, King James IV states that he will meet with the English diplomat to discuss peace terms.
July 14th, 1514: French force sunder Marshall Jacques de la Palice leads a stunning attack upon English forces in northern France. French infantry and cavalry prove the deciding point as they drive apart the small English Army. By the end of the week English forces have been driven from inland France and are now holding on by a thread.
July 24th, 1514: King James IV of Scotland and Thomas Neville of England meet in the English city of Sheffield. Neville formally announces that King Henry VIII was dead and that his 18 year odl sister, Mary Tudor has been crowned Queen. King James sends his condolences to his nephew and his sister in la, however he gives his stern peace terms: End all hostilities with France and Scotland, leave Ireland, and pay a lump sum in reperations to Scotland. He states that if his terms are not met, he will continue his campaign in England. Thomas Neville immediately makes way to inform the Queen of the terms. French diplomats as well arrive in order to end the war with England.
August 1st, 1514: In a discussion with Neville and other top officials Queen Mary and several members of Parliament agree that if England is to ever become strong again they must agree to the Scottish terms. She immediately sends Neville and other members of Parliament to Sheffield to sign a permanent peace treaty.
September 2nd, 1514: After weeks of argument, and compromise the "Treaty of Sheffield" is accepted by all three sides. In it, England agrees to pay some 300,000 pounds in reparations to Scotland for the war, agrees to withdraw all forces from France, and agrees to allow Ireland its independence from England. After being signed word is sent to London and King Louis for confirmation.
September 16th, 1514: King James once again returns to his army. After mobilizing it he leads it back north towards Scotland. His people explode into joy, in just one year of war he had forced the English to their knees and gained a favorable peace for Scotland.
September 30th, 1514: With the war settled and peace starting to reign once again, the newly crowned Queen Mary I of England announces her engagement to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
November 13th, 1514: A massive celebration is held all over Scotland to celebrate the victory of England. King James is hailed a "Scotland's Saviour" and "Bruce II". Though thousands of Scottish soldiers were killed the war is still hailed as a great victory for Scotland. Now King James states that will begin to reform Scotland into becoming an educated nation surpassing England. He orders that Gaelic be taught once more through the Scottish nation.
November 14th, 1514: King Louis XII, his health deteriorating gives an order abandoning the Salic Law. This move allows his daugthers the right to claim the throne of France. Some rumour he had his Son In Law purposfully sent into battle as he feared what would become of France if he came to power.
December 23rd, 1514: In a minor battle French and Venetian troops defeat those of the Papacy near Trialdo in northern Italy. The battle does have one high rakning casualty, Francis, Count of Angoulême, and heir aparent to the throne of France lay dead.
January 1st, 1515: King Louis XII of France dies. His son in law and cousin Francis Count of Angoulême is crowned King Francis I of France. Queen Mary I marries Charles Brandon in a large ceremony in London.
August 1st, 1515: A large population boom explodes all across Scotland. With the return of thousands of Scottish soldiers the "Boom of 1515" has a profound effect on the small Scottish population.
September 14th, 1515: French and Venetian troops under the command of King Francis I defeat those of the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Marignano. French forces sucessfully gain the upper hand and win the day. the battle takes place less than 15 km southeast of Milan.
October 4th, 1515: The French army marches on Milan. The city quickly falls and the city is returned to French control.
December 11th, 1515: King Francis meets with Pope Leo at Bologna; the pope, who had in the neantime been deserted by the remainder of his Swiss mercenaries, surrendurs Parma and Piacenza to France and Modena to the Duke of Ferrara. In return, the pope recives a guarentee of French noninterference in his proposed attack on the Duchy of Urbino.
December 19th, 1515: Queen Mary I gives birth to her son by Charles Brandon. The young child is named Henry Brandon, Duke of Cornwall. He will remain at this post until he comes of age to become Prince of Wales and then King of England. This formall sounds the end of the Tudor House and the beginning of the Royal House of Brandon.
March 11th, 1516: Ferdinand II of Aragon dies, he is replaced by his grandson, Charles of Ghent who is crowned Carlos I.
August 13th, 1516: The Treaty of Noyon is signed by France and Spain. In it France recognizes Spanish claims to Naples while Spain recognizes French claims to Milan. This ends Spain's role in the War of the League of Cambri.
December 4th, 1516: The Treaty of Brussels is signed between France and the Holy Roman Empire. This completley ends the War of the League of Cambrai.
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December 10th, 1508: Representatives of the Papacy, Kingdom of France, Holy Roman Empire, Aragon form the League of Cambrai as a military alliance against the Republic of Venice. The agreement reached calls for the complete dismemberment of Venice's territory. Emperor Maximillian I of the Holy Roman Empire would gain: Istria, Verona, Vicenza, Padua, and Friuli. While The Kingdom of France would gain: Brescia, Crema, Bergamo, and Cremona. Aragon would as well recive Otranto, the remainder would be taken by the Papal States.
April 15th, 1509: King Louis XII at the head of a large French Army leaves Milan. He directs his large army directly into Venetian territory. To oppose him the Republic of Venice has massed a mercenary army near Bergamo under the joint command of the Orsini cousins. The mercenary army continues to try and avoid direct confrontation with the much larger French Army. For the next few weeks they engage in light skirmishes but avoid a large battle.
April 22nd, 1509: Henry VIII becomes King of England upon his father's death.
May 9th, 1509: King Louis XII and his French Army cross the Adda River at Cassano d'Adda. With the mercenary army encamped around the town of Treviglio the two cousins disagree on how to deal with Louis, Bartolomeo d'Alviano wants to attack Louis in defiance of orders so the mercenary army moves south in search of better positions.
May 14th, 1509: The Venetian Army is confronted by a French detachment under the command of Seigneur de Chaumont who has massed his troops around the town of Agnadello. Alviano positions his troop, numbering around 8,000, on a ridge overlooking some vineyards. Though de Chaumont attempts several attacks, first with cavalry an then with Swiss pikemen, they are forced to march up a hillside crossed wit irrigation ditches, which soon fill due to pouring rain, are unable to break the Venetian lines. However as Louis and the main part of the French Army arrives they surround the Venetians on three sides within three hours the Venetian cavalry had collapsed and Alviano is wounded and captured, the loss of life is close to 4,500.
May 17th, 1509: King Louis proceeds with his army. Over the next few weeks he will push as far east as Brescia without encountering any major resistance. Without a major Venetian Army in place cities not occupied by the French are quickly seized by Maximillian I and his Holy Roman troops. Over the next few months the war would continue as a stalemate with Venice quickly running out of room to breathe.
December 15th, 1509: With a shortage of funds and men the Venetian Senate dispatched an embassy to Pope Julius to discuss peace terms. The terms insisted on by the Pope were harsh: the Republic lost her traditional power to appoint clergy in her territory, as well as all jurisdiction over Papal subjects in Venice, the Romagnan cities that had prompted the war were to be returned to Julius, and reparations were to be paid to cover his expenses in capturing them.
February 24th, 1510: After arguing over the terms for two months the Venetian Senate agrees to the harsh terms. However even before the Venetian ambassadors had presented themselves to Julius for absolution, however, the Council of Ten had privately resolved that the terms had been accepted under duress and were therefore invalid; and that Venice should violate them at the earliest opportunity...
March 19th, 1510: The peace between Rome and Venice paid little matter to King Louis and his French Army as he once again went on the offensive and invaded Venetian territory, although Maximillian and the holy Roman Empire fail to back up Louis his French forces are more than sufficient to drive back the Venetians.
May 11th, 1510: Behind closed doors Pope Julius states his concern over growing French power in northern Italy. He had already been planning for some time to seize the Duchy of Ferrara, a French ally and add it to his own Papal Territory. Though his army was insufficient for war with France he hires an army of Swiss mercenaries, and orders them to attack the French at Milan. Pope Julius also invites Venice to join him in an alliance against France.
July 3rd, 1510: The new Veneto-Papal alliance goes on the offensive. First striking at French occupied Geona, the attack fails miserably however Venetian troops under Lucio Malvezzo finally drive the French from the city of Vicenza by early August.
August 17th, 1510: A joint Veneto-Papal force under the command of the Duke of Urbino captures the city of Modena.
August 25th, 1510: Pope Julius excommunicates Alfonso I d'Este, the Duke of Ferrara. This actions is used to justify the attack on the Duchy itself.
August 30th, 1510: King Louis XII secretly bribes the Swiss mercenaries into leaving northern Italy and leaving the Pope without any sizable army. Unopposed Charles d'Amboise advances on Bologna, splitting the Papal forces.
October 18th, 1510: French forces drive to within only a few miles of the city of Bologna. Pope Julius now realizes that the people of Bologna were openly hostile to the Papacy and do not offer resistance against the French.
October 25th, 1510: Left with only a detachment of Venetian cavalry Pope Julius excommunicates d' Amboise.
December 3rd, 1510: A newly organized Papal Army besieges the fortress of Mirandola.
December 10th, 1510: d' Amboise marching to relieve the fortress falls ill and does not make it to the fortress. This briefly leaves the French in disarray.
December 17th, 1510: Alfonso d'Este confronts and destroys the Venetian forces on the Po River. This leave Bologna isolated again.
May 23rd, 1511: A French Army under the command of Gian Giacomo Trivulzio arrives at the city gates. The city quickly surrendures to the French forces.
June 3rd, 1511: With most of Romagna in French hands, and the Papal Army; disorganized and underpaid, is in no position to prevent Trivulzio from advancing on Ravenna.
June 23rd, 1511: Fearing a complete loss in the war Pope Julius declares a "Holy League" against France. The new alliance rapidly grows to include not only Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, who abandon any pretense of adhering to the League of Cambrai in hopes of seizing Navarre and Lombardy from Louis, but also Henry VIII of England who, decides to use the occasion as an excuse to expand his holdings in northern France, concludes the Treaty of Westminster—a pledge of mutual aid against the French—with Ferdinand in November 1511.
February 3rd, 1512: King Louis XII of France appoints his nephew Gaston de Foix as commander of French forces in Italy.
April 11th. 1512: French forces defeat those of Spain in a decisive battle known as the Battle of Ravenna. However it leaves Louis's nephew Gaston de Foix dead.
October 19th, 1512: A 29 year old man becomes a Doctor of Theology. His name is Martin Luther...
May 17th, 1512: Pope Julius hires yet another Swiss Army. The Swiss quickly attack Milan.
September 17th, 1512: After a string of disagreements between Venice, the Papacy, and the Holy Roman Empire; Pope Julius threatens war against Venice.
November 17th, 1512: In a secret meeting with French officials Venice agrees to fight alongside France against the Papacy and the other members of the Holy League.
July 25th, 1513: At the behest of King Louis XII of France, King James IV of Scotland declares war on the Kingdom of England. King James immediately begins mobilizing an army of Scots for an invasion of England which he hopes will force King Henry VIII of England to withdraw his invasion for from France.
September 9th, 1513: Scottish troops engage the English Army near Branxton, England in what would become known as the Battle of Flodden Field. Scottish artillerymen who received a new shipment of fresh powder and had received a long training in artillery works fire with devastating accuracy. Though they are matched with well trained English gunners the Scottish artillery succeeds in pounding a large amount of English artillery units from the field. Scottish troops however do use the outdated schiltron tactic however they do succeed in forming a very tight formation which is nearly impenetrable. At the last moment junior commanders decide against moving across a large stream which might threaten to disrupt their tight formation, they instead take up position along the stream in case of English attack. English infantry charges across the stream and runs headlong into a large force of Scottish troops which with their long spears inflict terrible casualties upon the advancing English. As the English retreat back Scottish artillery opens up and though missing many times causes more casualties to the retreating English. Using this advantage Scottish reserves led by the Earl of Argyll brings a force of 15,000 men up and begin to prepare for a charge. He and his forces make their charge against the weak point in the English lines, the right flank. Scottish troops numbering around 25,000 charge the English right flank. As Scottish troops press more and more and more on the English flank the strong English lines begin to crumble. English General Thomas Howard desperately deploys English General Stanley's division to meet the Scottish charge however his line soon gives way. He and his forces fall back in an attempt to regroup however the Scottish advance does not halt and thousands of Scots continue to poor into the English lines. General Howard is killed when he is thrown from his horse and killed by his own men trampling over him. English troops retreat from the battlefield in complete defeat. Scottish moral is shot skyward after the news of the great victory. King James IV as well begins preparing his next move against the English.
September 23rd, 1513: General Stanley now in command of the English Northern Army retreats south to Newcastle in order to regroup and halt the Scottish advance. Stanley deploys a division to the north of the town in order to protect his main force from Scottish attack. Scottish King James IV orders scouts to find the position of the English Army and they report that there was one divisions to the north while the rest of the army was encamped around one mile to the south just to the west of the town. King James then orders his army to move to the southwest of Newcastle merely bypassing the English division to the north of the town. Though forced to trudge through wooded areas the Scottish army is able to take up position to the southwest of Newcastle by around 3 AM. Though urged not to attack until total light King James feels that attacking the English at that time and from their position would surprise them. He orders around 45,000 men to take up position along the edge of the woods and await his order to attack while another 15,000 are held in reserve further back. As 5 AM nears King James orders his large army to charge the English Army which still sleeps save the defensive division which has been completely outflanked. Scottish infantry then begin moving forward slowly at first to avoid detection until they were right on top of the English then suddenly thousands upon thousands of Scottish yells are heard form the sleeping English army. Scottish infantry charges headlong into the English ranks which suddenly begin to fall back. General Stanley awakes to total chaos, with his army in total retreat he tries in vain to muster his men. He manages to muster a force of 10,000 men to make a stand against the Scottish troops. He was well attempts to withdraw his division from the north however seeing this occurring King James deploys his 15,000 reserves who charge the English division forcing it to fight while attempting to redeploy itself. Though English defenders fight bravely and put up a stiff defense they soon begin to retreat. General Stanley is forced to retreat east into Newcastle itself. Stanley seeking to save at least a portion of his army takes flank and moves south off the battlefield leaving his other division to fight itself out of the Scottish onslaught, however the English division which is almost completely overrun begins to either surrender or be killed off. Once again as the sunsets the battlefield erupts in celebration as the Scottish Army stands victorious once again. King James as well decides not to pursue the now greatly reduced English army further into England. He instead decides to regroup and charge south once more and gain more victories which might force the English to sue for peace.
October 10th, 1513: Scouts and spies have report that the English Army which is now reduced to just over 20,000 has encamped itself around the city of Durham. As Durham is protected by a large castle King James's advisers and generals suggest that the Scottish Army can, merley bypass the city from the west moving deeper into England and forcing General Stanley to bring his force out to fight the invading Scots. King James agrees with his generals and the Scottish Army moves southwest. General Stanley receives around 5,000 fresh English soldiers, though not a well trained or as experienced they help to fill the empty English ranks.
October 14th, 1513: King James leads his Scottish Army south. They soon reach the English city of Darlington where they encounter no resistance. He purposefully allows several groups of people to flee the city before it is occupied, he hopes to allow them to inform the English Army which will then be forced to reveal itself on the open field giving him a chance to destroy the only obstacle standing in his way.
October 20th, 1513: After allowing his army to rest for a short period General Stanley and the English Army move away from the city of Durham. Though he feels that he has not enough men to actually win he hopes he can delay any Scottish advance deeper into England. He plans to attack the Scottish Army before they can attack and decimate him.
October 23rd, 1513: Scottish scouts once again report that Stanley is moving southward in order to block any Scottish advance. King James splits his army sending around 25,000 men to attack Stanley and the English head on while King James leads the rest of the force of 35,000 men where he will attack their flank and hopefully destroy the English Army once and for all. The Earl of Argyll leads the smaller force which will strike at the English front. The part of the Scottish Army moves northeast while King James leads his force due east in order to get in position to attack the enemy flank, away from the city of Darlington.
October 27th, 1513: Forward units of the English and Scottish Army begin to engage each other in between the city of Darlington and Durham. General Stanley withdraws his troops in order to prepare for battle. He deploys one division to the west to attempt and turn the Scottish flank when they attack the weaker English Army. The Earl of Argyll orders around 10,000 men to make a charge against the English center and he concentrates large amounts of his artillery pieces on pounding the English which are in a good defensive position. Scottish troops advance into the English center however they are soon turned back by ferocious English defenders. As the Scottish troops attempt to reform the English division to the north attacks the Scottish flank forcing over half of the original force to retreat to the safety of the Scottish lines. With a false sense of victory English troops in some areas follow the retreating Scottish however are either torn to bits by artillery or by Scottish archers. The day ends with no clear winner in sight. In the mean time King James moves slowly through the night rain to get into position about five miles southeast of the English flank...
October 28th, 1513: 7:00 AM: General Stanley orders one division of infantry to attack the Scottish right flank which due to the successful English repulsion of the Scottish attack is less organized and has suffered casualties. He hopes to turn the Scottish flank and press his whole force into the retreating Scots and use it as a door which will collapse the Scottish flank allowing him to hit the Scottish rear if it is successful. He orders General Pricker's division to move into position and hit the Scottish flank. Th few English artillery pieces are manned by the most experienced and best artillery men from the army. English artillery opens up upon Scottish troops which are still in their old position. Suddenly 10,300 English troops charge against the Scottish lines. Scottish troops using their long spears hold their position however in their current state the English troops begin to overwhelm several spots in the Scottish lines. Though the English fail to break the Scottish lines they do force a major bulge in it and do force the Earl of Argyll to redeploy a large amount of his troops from his strongest position, his Army's center. 9:13 AM: King James leads his force of 35,000 men into position less than a mile away from the battle site. He deploys several scouts and cavalry observers who report that they have just to the north of the main English Army and that if Scottish troops can quietly move into position they can overwhelm the English Army. 10:00 AM: English troops make another large charge however they are now backed by around 3,000 more English troops leaving little to hold the center as Stanley believes the Scots will be too busy repealing his flanking move to lead a full attack. English troops make their dash along a large amount of open ground and his the Scottish lines which begin to fall back. The Earl of Argyll orders a division to press in on the advancing English and force them to retreat however as he does this his left flank begins to collapse. He desperately deploys more troops to hold the line which is now in total chaos. Seeing this Stanley devotes another 700 men to pressing the Scottish lines he believes he might gain his much needed victory. 11:15 AM: King James receives word that his forces are in place and prepared to hit the English lines. He is also told of the current situation with the other Scottish force. He decides that there is no more time for waiting and orders 25,000 of his men to hit the English lines. 11:30 AM: Angry yells are heard from the woods to the left of the English Army. As General Stanley looks towards the noise thousands upon thousands of Scottish troops appear from nowhere and move towards his lines. Though there is a large amount of open ground General Stanley has no artillery in position to repeal any advance. He quickly orders his men in the center to turn and fight the Scottish onslaught however by the time they are in position Scottish troops slam into them. Fierce combat ensues with heavy casualties on both sides. Stanley vainly redeploys the last of his 1,000 man center into holding the lines. As he does this his charge upon the Scottish lines begins to stall and the English troops are forced to hold. Seeing the Scottish attack upon the English lines the Earl of Argyll orders his entire center and right flank to charge. Suddenly 13,000 more Scottish troops begin storming towards the lines. His left flank which is around the same number continues fighting the English charge. As more and more Scottish troops slam into his lines Stanley sees that all is lost. He attempts to withdraw his forces but he cannot withdraw for the massive force which is fighting him. 6:00 PM: The fighting on the battlefield begins to fade as General Stanley is seen under flag of truce speaking to King Jame IV. In an honorable gesture King James allows the English officers to retain their swords and the surrender of the nearly destroyed English Army of the North is accepted.
November 9th, 1513: King Henry VIII of England makes a difficult choice. He must he either stay and continue his victories in France and let Scottish forces drive deeper and deeper into England or leave France and fight the Scottish leaving the French to regroup and make themselves stronger. He decides that he must withdraw from France and drive the Scots from England. His army mobilizes and prepare to be withdrawn from France.
November 11th, 1513: Scottish forces capture the English city of Ripon. With nothing but small forces of militia and local garrisons to stand in their way King Jame IV feels confident of a Scottish victory in England. He begins to plot his next move against the English foe.
November 25th, 1513: King James leads his Scottish Army south from Ripon. He encounters a minor English garrison of 150 men who flee before the massive Scottish Army. After a few days of marching he comes into sight of his prize. Before him are the walls of the city of York. He plans to conquer it as William Wallace did over 200 years before him.
November 26th, 1513: Scottish artillery opens up upon the city walls. Meant to be more of a psychological torture than actual destruction. It has its effects as the people inside the city begin to become restless as there is only a small number of English forces who can protect them. However the English officers decide to stand and fight. The Scottish army soon encircles the city. As well the first units of the English army withdrawing from France arrive in southern England and begin to mobilize for battle.
December 3rd, 1513: Scottish forces advance on the walls of York. After a brief battle a white flag emerges from above the city. The city of York soon surrenders on the terms that the civilian population be taken care of and that English soldiers treated well. In France the English Army begin preparing to board transports to take them back across the Channel to England.
December 11th, 1513: A winter storm sets in over much of England. The Scottish Army encamped at York remains relatively warm and happy. The mood for King Henry VIII is less than enjoyable. His army of 45,000 men make the grueling journey across the freezing English Channel.
December 17th, 1513: After the last formations of his army arrives in England, King Henry though urged otherwise ordered his army to immediatley march north. They make their way through the freezing cold and snow. Advancing is a very slow and tough process for the English Army.
December 24th, 1513: King James IV spends Christmas with his army. Though urged to return to Edinburgh and celebrate his victories he refuses and states he will stay with his army until the war is done. King James remains beloved by his army and his men will go anywhere for him.
January 25th, 1514: The English Army pulls itself into the city of Doncaster. King Henry orders the army to be halted. He prepares to make a swift move north and capture York. His advisors and generals plead with him to await the force of 25,000 men which is now making its way through Mansfield a mere three days march, however Henry refuses enraged that York has been allowed to fall. He orders an attack to be carried out to the west of York forcing the Scots to retreat into a position where he can attack and destroy them once and for all. He braggs to one of his generals saying "We will defeat the Scots and be back in France by Easter."
January 27th, 1514: Scottish scouts report English forces less than thirty miles from the city of York. Overnight the English Army moves into battle formation prepared to move to the northwest. As well King James orders his army to mobilize and leave York to be recaptured by King Henry.
January 28th, 1514: Formulating a plan, King James orders the City of York to be abandoned by Scottish troops. His men baffaled comply but fear their situation.
January 29th, 1514: The English Army arrives at the southwest side of the city of York to find it abandoned by the Scots. King Henry immediatley claims victory however he knows he must persue the Scottish army in order to defeat it. He orders a detachment of his cavalry to find the Scottish Army.
February 9th, 1514: The Scottish Army arrives at the city of Kingston to the southeast of York on the North Sea coast. He allows the local garrison to flee as he did earlier as he will taunt the English and force them onto a battlefield of his choosing. King James has a battlefield already in mind.
February 16th, 1514: The English Army moves south from York into the relativley flat area which follows the mountains along the coast all the way to Doncaster. As this is done Scottish forces get into position along the mountains and prepare to attack.
February 28th, 1514: The English Army makes its way south. The army confused and exhausted is a mere shell than what it had been in France. As the force makes its way past the town of Leadingham Scottish artillery hidden in the hills opens up upon the English army. As well Scottish archers whcih are used for one of the last times open up from their elevated positions. English losses are terrible as they retreat out of range of the enemy archers and artillery. They soon form into battle formation as Scottish infantry come from the hills and form up as well. King James orders cavalry to protect his flanks while his artillery concentrates of the English center. King Henry orders his infantry to attmept and turn the Scottish flank however Scottish archers and artillerymen keep his charges at bay. English infantry is then poured into the Scottish center and King James uses this as a way using his cavalry which charges in a pincer movement which presses the English advance. The day ends with each army gaining only a few yards.
February 29th, 1514: Scottish infantry move into position under cover of darkness. With archers prepared to give them a sheild of fire they move forward. Scottish archers and artillerymen open up upon King Henry's army causing large casualties and soon Scottish infantry and cavalry pour into the center. Scottish losses though high soon payoff as the English begin to retreat from the area. The Battle of Leadingham is a stunning Scottish victory. In France with only around 49,000 men in the country French forces begin to fight back after the large number of humiliating losses. Marshall Jacques de la Palice begins to regroup his army for an attack on English positions on the northern coast of France.
February 30th, 1514: Scottish infantry move into position under cover of darkness. With archers prepared to give them a sheild of fire they move forward. Scottish archers and artillerymen open up upon King Henry's army causing large casualties and soon Scottish infantry and cavalry pour into the center. Scottish losses though high soon payoff as the English begin to retreat from the area. The Battle of Leadingham is a stunning Scottish victory. In France with only around 49,000 men in the country French forces begin to fight back after the large number of humiliating losses. Marshall Jacques de la Palice begins to regroup his army for an attack on English positions on the northern coast of France.
March 11th, 1514: French forces under Marshall Jacques de la Palice attack the English Army outside the town of Enguinegatte, in northern France. French forces gain a decisive victory at this battle which had been only months earlier the site of a devestating French defeat. The "Second Battle of the Spurs" succeedes in driving the English forces back and threatening to seperate them. Though hastily planned and costly the battle boosts French morale. King Henry VIII recives his reinforcements which have been forced to march across England to catch up with him. He encamps his army for a short time at the city of Doncaster.
March 12th, 1514: King Louis of France formally makes peace with Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I.
March 21st, 1514: King James decides that he will continue his taunting tactic and force King Henry to follow and attack him on the Scottish terms. He sets his eyes of the English city of Leeds just to the north of Doncaster.
March 31st, 1513: Scottish forces arrive at the city of Leeds. Though it had been attacked it had never been occupied by Scottish forces. The Scottish army quickly captures the city and awaits King Henry's counter of their move.
April 4th, 1513: King Henry seperates his army. He leads a force of 35,000 men to the north while another force of 20,000 men will come from the south east and attempt to outflank the Scottish Army.
April 11th, 1513: King Henry's force of 35,000 men arrives just to the southest of Leeds. Scottish artillery oepns up though out of range it has its desired effect at keeping at least parts of the English from advancing. King James decides this shall be the battlefield which will decide the outsome of this war. His army is battle weary yet in high spirits. He deploys some 30,000 infantry to attack the English while 15,000 men move to the southeast to attempts and outflank Henry's Army. Scottish infantry soon engage that of the English. Brutal combat ensues with heavy losses on both sides, King Henry deploys the bulk of his forces to fight the oncomming Scots however does deploy around 5,000 to try and turn the Scottish flank. As the other detachment of King Jame's army moves southeast they encounter the other English force. Runners soon report this to King James who had not known of the English flanking attempt. He decides to use this as a way of forcing the English to fall back. He deploys his reserves to the fight the English flanking movement while his men in the field continue to fight in brutal fighting. As Scottish troops begin to push back the English flanking attempt King Henry attmepts to hit the Scottish right which is now the weakest. When told he should regroup he rides his horse close to the front where he begins to order the army himself. A lucky arrow from a Scottish archer soon hits a worth while target. King Henry VIII falls from his horse, an arrow through him, he lay bleeding on the battlefield. King Henry's general decide that further battle in this area which has already cost unyeilding casualties is futile and pulls the English army from the field.
April 23rd 1513: Chaos ensues throught the Kingdom of England.
May 17th, 1514: The English Army retreats to the city of Barnsley. They tkae up position in order to repeal any Scottish attack however that attack never comes. Instead the Scottish Army is ordered to hold position after news of King Henry's death.
May 18th, 1514: Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII claims the title of Queen. She is the only logical choice as her sister is married to the King of Scotland. In France Claude of France, the daughter of King Louis XII marries Francis, Count of Angoulême.
May 30th, 1514: King James travels under flag of truce to Bernsley. He offers this to the English government: End all military actions against Scotland and France and a permanent peace will be found. The commander of the English Army, General Tower seeing that he must accept this peace agrees. A cease fire is commenced and both armies stand fast. Mary Tudor is officially crowned "Queen Mary I".
June 17th, 1514: Queen Mary orders for possible peace terms to be found.
June 23rd, 1514: Thomas Neville, a English polotician is chosen to speak to the Scottish king about peace with England. After hearing the news King James agrees to meet English represenatives in the city of Sheffield.
June 26th, 1514: After a rushed message, King James IV states that he will meet with the English diplomat to discuss peace terms.
July 14th, 1514: French force sunder Marshall Jacques de la Palice leads a stunning attack upon English forces in northern France. French infantry and cavalry prove the deciding point as they drive apart the small English Army. By the end of the week English forces have been driven from inland France and are now holding on by a thread.
July 24th, 1514: King James IV of Scotland and Thomas Neville of England meet in the English city of Sheffield. Neville formally announces that King Henry VIII was dead and that his 18 year odl sister, Mary Tudor has been crowned Queen. King James sends his condolences to his nephew and his sister in la, however he gives his stern peace terms: End all hostilities with France and Scotland, leave Ireland, and pay a lump sum in reperations to Scotland. He states that if his terms are not met, he will continue his campaign in England. Thomas Neville immediately makes way to inform the Queen of the terms. French diplomats as well arrive in order to end the war with England.
August 1st, 1514: In a discussion with Neville and other top officials Queen Mary and several members of Parliament agree that if England is to ever become strong again they must agree to the Scottish terms. She immediately sends Neville and other members of Parliament to Sheffield to sign a permanent peace treaty.
September 2nd, 1514: After weeks of argument, and compromise the "Treaty of Sheffield" is accepted by all three sides. In it, England agrees to pay some 300,000 pounds in reparations to Scotland for the war, agrees to withdraw all forces from France, and agrees to allow Ireland its independence from England. After being signed word is sent to London and King Louis for confirmation.
September 16th, 1514: King James once again returns to his army. After mobilizing it he leads it back north towards Scotland. His people explode into joy, in just one year of war he had forced the English to their knees and gained a favorable peace for Scotland.
September 30th, 1514: With the war settled and peace starting to reign once again, the newly crowned Queen Mary I of England announces her engagement to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
November 13th, 1514: A massive celebration is held all over Scotland to celebrate the victory of England. King James is hailed a "Scotland's Saviour" and "Bruce II". Though thousands of Scottish soldiers were killed the war is still hailed as a great victory for Scotland. Now King James states that will begin to reform Scotland into becoming an educated nation surpassing England. He orders that Gaelic be taught once more through the Scottish nation.
November 14th, 1514: King Louis XII, his health deteriorating gives an order abandoning the Salic Law. This move allows his daugthers the right to claim the throne of France. Some rumour he had his Son In Law purposfully sent into battle as he feared what would become of France if he came to power.
December 23rd, 1514: In a minor battle French and Venetian troops defeat those of the Papacy near Trialdo in northern Italy. The battle does have one high rakning casualty, Francis, Count of Angoulême, and heir aparent to the throne of France lay dead.
January 1st, 1515: King Louis XII of France dies. His son in law and cousin Francis Count of Angoulême is crowned King Francis I of France. Queen Mary I marries Charles Brandon in a large ceremony in London.
August 1st, 1515: A large population boom explodes all across Scotland. With the return of thousands of Scottish soldiers the "Boom of 1515" has a profound effect on the small Scottish population.
September 14th, 1515: French and Venetian troops under the command of King Francis I defeat those of the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Marignano. French forces sucessfully gain the upper hand and win the day. the battle takes place less than 15 km southeast of Milan.
October 4th, 1515: The French army marches on Milan. The city quickly falls and the city is returned to French control.
December 11th, 1515: King Francis meets with Pope Leo at Bologna; the pope, who had in the neantime been deserted by the remainder of his Swiss mercenaries, surrendurs Parma and Piacenza to France and Modena to the Duke of Ferrara. In return, the pope recives a guarentee of French noninterference in his proposed attack on the Duchy of Urbino.
December 19th, 1515: Queen Mary I gives birth to her son by Charles Brandon. The young child is named Henry Brandon, Duke of Cornwall. He will remain at this post until he comes of age to become Prince of Wales and then King of England. This formall sounds the end of the Tudor House and the beginning of the Royal House of Brandon.
March 11th, 1516: Ferdinand II of Aragon dies, he is replaced by his grandson, Charles of Ghent who is crowned Carlos I.
August 13th, 1516: The Treaty of Noyon is signed by France and Spain. In it France recognizes Spanish claims to Naples while Spain recognizes French claims to Milan. This ends Spain's role in the War of the League of Cambri.
December 4th, 1516: The Treaty of Brussels is signed between France and the Holy Roman Empire. This completley ends the War of the League of Cambrai.
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