This granted him the title of General Commander of the armies of the Republic of Venice .
After a series of clashes and counter-manoeuvers , often lost by the anti-Visconti league , Gattamelata successfully defended Brescia and Verona in 1438 .
This granted Gattamelata the title of General Commander of the armies of the Republic of Venice .
After a series of clashes and counter-manoeuvers , often lost by the anti-Visconti league , Gattamelata successfully defended Brescia and Verona in 1438 .