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Alba led the Habsburg army during which Italian War?

  • War of 1551–1559

  • War of the Bucket

  • War of Sardinian Succession

  • War of the Quadruple Alliance

Answer

The War of 1551–1559, also called the Italian War or the Hapsburg-Valois War, was led by Alba on the Habsburg side. This conflict was one of a series of wars fought between the Habsburg dynasty and the French Valois dynasty for control over Italy and European hegemony. The war ultimately resulted in a stalemate, with neither side achieving their goals.
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