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.
The French and Spanish conquered the kingdom quickly in the summer of 1501, especially because Frederick believed the Spanish force in Calabria was there to support him. On July 24th, the French captured Capua, which Louis used as a warning to those who might resist.