Battle of Cascina  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump
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Location Cascina, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy Result
Florentine victory Republic of Florence Republic of Pisa
Commanders and leaders Galeotto Malatesta John Hawkwood Hanneken
von Baumgarten 15.000 (4.000 knights, 11.000 infantrymen)
Casualties and losses  The Battle of Càscina was an engagement
between Pisan and Florentine troops on 28 July 1364 near
Càscina, Italy. Florence's victory followed a recent defeat to
Pisan forces that had enabled mercenary John Hawkwood, who was
in command of the Pisan army, to travel the Valdinievole, Prato
en route to looting Florence. Hawkwood and his army also looted
the lucrative Mugello region and Pistoia before marching back
towards Florence. Hawkwood fought alongside Hanneken von
Baumgarten (Anichino/Annichino Bongarden/Bongarten) and had 3000
cuirassiers at his disposal.  Florence's defenses were organized
by Enrico di Monforte. In addition to the