The French and Spanish quickly over-ran the kingdom in the summer of 1501, especially as the unfortunate Frederick was initially convinced the Spanish force that landed in Calabria was there to support him. On 24 July, the French army captured Capua and Louis decided to use it as a warning of what others could expect if they resisted.
In the summer of 1501, the French and Spanish quickly conquered the kingdom, especially since Frederick was initially convinced that the Spanish force in Calabria was there to support him. On July 24th, the French captured Capua, and Louis used it as a warning to those who might resist.