News From Europe on Sicily Siege and Armies
The Paris Gazette reports Italian and German forces moving to Sicily to relieve Messina with General Caraffa replacing Wetzel. Troops sail from Melazzo and Reggio, Spaniards and Imperialists clash near Melazzo with heavy casualties and Veterans captured. Venice notes papal troops and regiments marching toward Naples amid drought and supply strains. Additional items describe naval preparations, shipbuilding orders, and new military formations in Vigo and Girone.